King James Version (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 9:17
“The words of wise [men are] heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.”
Verse in context — Ecclesiastes 9
15
Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.
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Then said I, Wisdom [is] better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom [is] despised, and his words are not heard.
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The words of wise [men are] heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
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Wisdom [is] better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
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