Ecclesiastes 4:13-14

Labor Motivated by Prestige-Seeking

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

who no longer knows how to receive advice.

4:14 For he came out of prison to become king,

even though he had been born poor in what would become his kingdom.

Ecclesiastes 8:3

8:3 Do not rush out of the king’s presence in haste – do not delay when the matter is unpleasant,

for he can do whatever he pleases.

Ecclesiastes 8:6

8:6 For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter,

for the oppression of the king is severe upon his victim.

Ecclesiastes 9:14

9:14 There was once a small city with a few men in it,

and a mighty king attacked it, besieging it and building strong siege works against it.