Ecclesiastes 4:13
Ecclesiastes · Old Testament · Chapter 4
“Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.”Ecclesiastes 4:13
What Does Ecclesiastes 4:13 Mean?
Ecclesiastes 4:13 is found in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 4, verse 13 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to Ecclesiastes 4:13 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Job 32:9“Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.”Proverbs 16:31“The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.”Ecclesiastes 9:15“Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.”2 Chronicles 25:16“And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king’s counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.”Proverbs 12:15“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.”Proverbs 17:2“A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.”Proverbs 19:1“Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.”2 Chronicles 16:9“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.”Proverbs 28:15“As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.”1 Kings 22:8“And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may enquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.”Genesis 37:2“These are the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad was with the sons of Bilhah, and with the sons of Zilpah, his father’s wives: and Joseph brought unto his father their evil report.”2 Chronicles 30:2“For the king had taken counsel, and his princes, and all the congregation in Jerusalem, to keep the passover in the second month.”2 Chronicles 34:1“Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem one and thirty years.”Proverbs 28:6“Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.”2 Chronicles 24:20“And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you.”
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