World English Bible
Ecclesiastes 9:18
“Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroys much good.”
Verse in context — Ecclesiastes 9
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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.
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Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroys much good.
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