Ecclesiastes 4:13

13 Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king who will no longer be admonished.

Ecclesiastes 4:13 In-Context

11 Again, if two sleep together, then they have heat, but how can one be warm alone?
12 And if one prevails against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
13 Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king who will no longer be admonished.
14 For he came out of prison to reign, even though he was born poor into his kingdom.
15 I saw all the living who are under the sun walking with the child, the successor that shall stand up in his stead.
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