Ecclesiastes 9:17

Translations

Modern

The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools.

Traditional

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

Literal

The words of the wise are heeded in quiet over the shout of a ruler among fools.

Latin

Verba sapientium audiuntur in silentio, plus quam clamor principis inter stultos.

Original

Hebrew

English

The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools.

Notes

Ecclesiastes 9:13–18

This poor man's wise action was effective. Wisdom is better than power, strength, or weapons (see Ecclesiastes 4:13; 7:9, 19; 10:4). However, deserving people are not always honored, and even wise individuals are sometimes forgotten (see Ecclesiastes 2:16; 4:16).

Related verses

James 3:17–18
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
Proverbs 28:23
He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
James 1:20
…for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.
Isaiah 42:2
He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets.
Genesis 41:33–40
Now, therefore, Pharaoh should look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt.
1 Samuel 7:3–6
Then Samuel said to all the house of Israel, “If you are returning to the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the foreign gods and Ashtoreths among you, prepare your hearts for the LORD, and serve Him only. And He will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines.”
Isaiah 42:4
He will not grow weak or discouraged before He has established justice on the earth. In His law the islands will put their hope.”

Glossary

Book of Ecclesiastes

Topics

Speaking: Wisdom In War: Wisdom Required In Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to

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