[Ecc 4:7-16 KJV] 7 Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun.
Kings have lots of concerns.
8 There is one [alone], and [there is] not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet [is there] no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither [saith he], For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? This [is] also vanity, yea, it [is] a sore travail.
People need a purpose outside of themselves. Living for self only is sad.
9 Two [are] better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. 10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him [that is] alone when he falleth; for [he hath] not another to help him up. 11 Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm [alone]? 12 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Our Creator means for us to be relational with Him and with others. We all feel better when we have love, help and support.
13 Better [is] a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished. 14 For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also [he that is] born in his kingdom becometh poor. 15 I considered all the living which walk under the sun, with the second child that shall stand up in his stead. 16 [There is] no end of all the people, [even] of all that have been before them: they also that come after shall not rejoice in him. Surely this also [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.
Poor and wise or old and foolish? They both have their drawbacks but you can gain perspective when you experience both in life. Leaders have many demands on their time and having everyone wanting something from you and your critics who think they would be so much better at your occupation than you are. When they take over, they implement their things and make your accomplishments a faint memory...so what's the point?
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