Ecclesiastes 4:15
The Scripture
(15) I considered all the living which walk under the sun, with the second child that shall stand up in his stead.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter warns that true wisdom lies in maintaining good relationships, especially among friends, and that quarrels are harmful. It teaches that two people can correct a third, but a single person is not enough, and that the love of friends is greater than the fear of death. The overall message is that human connections are more important than external success.
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Related verses (shared words)
I Kings 3:26II Samuel 12:18I Corinthians 13:11II Kings 4:34Jeremiah 6:16Zechariah 3:7