Ecclesiastes 9:17
World English Bible (WEB)
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
In context
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.
Ecclesiastes 9:17 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
- KJV King James Version
- The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The words of the wise in quiet are heard, More than the cry of a ruler over fools.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The words of the wise are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.