Ecclesiastes 9:17 Parallel Translations

NASB:

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.

ERV:

The words of the wise spoken in quiet are heard 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.

Ecclesiastes 9:17 Cross References

XREF:

Ecclesiastes 7:5 It is better to listen to the rebuke of a wise man Than for one to listen to the song of fools.

Ecclesiastes 10:12 Words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious, while the lips of a fool consume him; (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

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.

MHC:

9:13-18 A man may, by his wisdom, bring to pass that which he could never do by his strength. If God be for us, who can be against us, or stand before us? Solomon observes the power of wisdom, though it may labour under outward disadvantages. How forcible are right words! But wise and good men must often content themselves with the satisfaction of having done good, or, at least, endeavoured to do it, when they cannot do the good they would, nor have the praise they should. How many of the good gifts, both of nature and Providence, does one sinner destroy and make waste! He who destroys his own soul destroys much good. One sinner may draw many into his destroying ways. See who are the friends and enemies of a kingdom or a family, if one saint does much good, and one sinner destroys much good.

CONC:

Acceptable Better Cry Ear Foolish Fools Heeded Noted Quiet Quietly Quietness Ruler Rules Ruleth Shouting Shouts Spoken Wise

Acceptable Better Cry Ear Fools Heard Heeded Noted Quiet Quietly Quietness Ruler Rules Ruleth Shouting Shouts Wise Words

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