Ecclesiastes 9:16-18

Young's Literal Translation

¹⁶ And I said, `Better [is] wisdom than might, and the wisdom of the poor is despised, and his words are not heard.' --

¹⁷ The words of the wise in quiet are heard, More than the cry of a ruler over fools.

¹⁸ Better [is] wisdom than weapons of conflict, And one sinner destroyeth much good!