NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon Bettertowb (tobe) good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun is a poor micken (mis-kane') indigent -- poor (man). and a wise chakam (khaw-kawm') wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful) -- cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise(hearted), man). child yeled (yeh'-led) something born, i.e. a lad or offspring -- boy, child, fruit, son, young man (one). than an old zaqen (zaw-kane') old -- aged, ancient (man), elder(-est), old (man, men and...women), senator. and foolish kciyl (kes-eel') fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly -- fool(-ish). king melek (meh'-lek) a king -- king, royal. who will yada` (yaw-dah') to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially no more be admonished zahar (zaw-har') to gleam; figuratively, to enlighten (by caution) -- admonish, shine, teach, (give) warn(-ing). Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible A poor yet wise lad is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive instruction. King James Bible Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished. Holman Christian Standard Bible Better is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer pays attention to warnings. International Standard Version A poor but wise youth is better than an old but foolish king who will no longer accept correction. NET Bible A poor but wise youth is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive advice. GOD'S WORD® Translation A young man who is poor and wise is better than an old, foolish king who won't take advice any longer. King James 2000 Bible Better is a poor and wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no longer be admonished. Links Ecclesiastes 4:13Ecclesiastes 4:13 NIV Ecclesiastes 4:13 NLT Ecclesiastes 4:13 ESV Ecclesiastes 4:13 NASB Ecclesiastes 4:13 KJV |
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