Ecclesiastes 9:17
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.In other versions
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
ASV
The words of the wise which come quietly to the ear are noted more than the cry of a ruler among the foolish.
BBE
The words of the wise are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
DBY
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
WEB
The words of the wise in quiet are heard, More than the cry of a ruler over fools.
YLT
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that rules among fools.
ENG
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
WBT
The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools.
BSB
In context
15Now 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.
16Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
17The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
18Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.