Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A young man who is poor and wise is better than a king who is old and foolish and will not be guided by the wisdom of others.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Better is a poor but wise youth than an old and foolish king, who knoweth no more how to be admonished.

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.

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.