Ecclesiastes 4:12-13

4:12 Although an assailant may overpower one person,

two can withstand him.

Moreover, a three-stranded cord is not quickly broken.

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4:13 A poor but wise youth is better than an old and foolish king

who no longer knows how to receive advice.

Ecclesiastes 6:5

6:5 though it never saw the light of day nor knew anything,

yet it has more rest than that man –

Ecclesiastes 8:5

8:5 Whoever obeys his command will not experience harm,

and a wise person knows the proper time and procedure.

Ecclesiastes 10:10

10:10 If an iron axhead is blunt and a workman does not sharpen its edge,

he must exert a great deal of effort;

so wisdom has the advantage of giving success.

Ecclesiastes 10:15

10:15 The toil of a stupid fool wears him out,

because he does not even know the way to the city.

Ecclesiastes 12:2

12:2 before the sun and the light of the moon and the stars grow dark,

and the clouds disappear after the rain;