Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisedome is better then weapons of warre: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroyeth much good.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Wisdom is better than instruments of war, but one sinner is the destruction of much good.
- Basic English Bible

Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroyeth much good.
- Darby Bible

Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
- Webster's Bible

Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroys much good.
- World English Bible

Better [is] wisdom than weapons of conflict, And one sinner destroyeth much good!
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroyeth much good.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 9:18

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.