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Ecclesiastes 9:17

WisdomWords and speech

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.

16 Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.

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Compare

BSB
The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools.
KJV
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
WEB
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
ASV
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
DARBY
The words of the wise are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
BLB
The words of the wise are heeded in quiet over the shout of a ruler among fools.
ÅB
De vises ord som høres i ro, er bedre enn rop fra en hersker blant dårene.
OTB
De stille ordene fra de vise skal bli hørt mer enn ropene fra en hersker blant dårer.
B1930
De vises ord som høres i ro, er bedre enn rop fra en hersker blandt dårene.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • James 3:17–18

    But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

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  • Proverbs 28:23

    He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.

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  • James 1:20

    For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

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  • Isaiah 42:2

    He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.

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  • Genesis 41:33–40

    Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

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  • 1 Samuel 7:3–6

    And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.

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