Ecclesiastes 9:17-18
Christian Standard Bible
17 The calm words of the wise are heeded
more than the shouts of a ruler over fools.
18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war,
but one sinner can destroy much good.(A)
Ecclesiastes 9:17-18
King James Version
17 The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
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Ecclesiastes 9:17-18
New King James Version
17 Words of the wise, spoken quietly, should be heard
Rather than the shout of a ruler of fools.
18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war;
But (A)one sinner destroys much good.”
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