Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Ecclesiastes 4:13 in English Standard Version "Better was a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king who no longer knew how to take advice." Pr 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. Ec 9:15 But there was found in it a poor, wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city. Yet no one remembered that poor man.