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Ecclesiastes 9:18

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Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroys much good.

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Ecclesiastes 9:18 in other translations

Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroyeth much good.

Ecclesiastes 9:18 · American Standard Version

Ecclesiastes 9:18 in context

  1. 16Then I said, “Wisdom is better than strength.” Nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
  2. 17The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
  3. 18Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroys much good.