Ecclesiastes 4:13
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordBetter is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.
— Ecclesiastes 4:13, King James Version
In other translations
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.
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who hath not known to be warned any more.