Ecclesiastes 9:17 | |
NASB: The words of the wise heard in quietness are [better] than the shouting of a ruler among fools. (NASB ©1995) GWT: One should pay more attention to calm words from wise people than shouting from a ruler of fools. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. ASV: The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. BBE: The words of the wise which come quietly to the ear are noted more than the cry of a ruler among the foolish. DBY: The words of the wise are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. JPS: The words of the wise spoken in quiet are more acceptable than the cry of a ruler among fools. WBS: 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. YLT: The words of the wise in quiet are heard, More than the cry of a ruler over fools. | |
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