Ecclesiastes 9:16-18

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

¹⁶ But I say that wisdom is better than might, though the poor man’s wisdom is despised and his words are not heeded.

¹⁷ The words of wise men heard in quiet are better than the shouts of him who rules among fools.

¹⁸ Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.