Ecclesiastes
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.”
King James Version (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 9:17 Context
14There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it: 15Now 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. 16Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard. 17The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. 18Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
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Translation Details for Ecclesiastes 9:17
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 9:17
Bible Commentary for Ecclesiastes 9:17
Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 9:17
9:17 Of wise men - Though poor. In quiet - Uttered with a modest and low voice. The cry - The clamorous discourses of a rich and potent, but foolish man.
The words of wise men are heard in quiet, more then the cry of him that ruleth among fooles.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The words of the wise heard in quietness are {better} than the shouting of a ruler among fools.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The words of the wise which come quietly to the ear are noted more than the cry of a ruler among the foolish.
- Basic English Bible
The words of the wise are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
- Darby Bible
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
- Webster's Bible
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
- World English Bible
The words of the wise in quiet are heard, More than the cry of a ruler over fools.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The words of the wise spoken in quiet are more acceptable than the cry of a ruler among fools.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible