Ecclesiastes 4:3
The Scripture
(3) Yea, better is he than both they, which hath not yet been, who hath not seen the evil work that is done under the sun.
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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