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Ecclesiastes 9:17
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
Ecclesiastes 9:17 · World English Bible
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Ecclesiastes 9:17 in other translations
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools.
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
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In context
14 There was a little city, and few men within it; and a great king came against it, besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it.
15 Now a poor wise man was found in it, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.
16 Then I said, “Wisdom is better than strength.” Nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
17 The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroys much good.
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