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.