Berean Standard Bible
“Better is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to take a warning.”
In this section the Teacher gives a series of observations about power, status and popularity. He considers what it means to be wise and what it means to be a fool in leadership.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Better is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to take a warning.
World English Bible (WEB)
Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king who doesn’t know how to receive admonition any more.
King James Version (KJV)
Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who knoweth not how to receive admonition any more.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
A young man who is poor and wise is better than a king who is old and foolish and will not be guided by the wisdom of others.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Mejor es el muchacho pobre y sabio, que el rey viejo y fatuo que no sabe ser aconsejado.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Mejor es el joven pobre y sabio que el rey viejo y necio que rechaza todo consejo.
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