SinaiEcclesiastes 9:17
World English Bible
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
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Ecclesiastes 9:17 in other translations
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Ecclesiastes 9:17 in context
- 15Now a poor wise man was found in it, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.
- 16Then I said, “Wisdom is better than strength.” Nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
- 17The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
- 18Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroys much good.