World English Bible
Ecclesiastes 9:17
“The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.”
Verse in context — Ecclesiastes 9
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.
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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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