Devine Scripture

Ecclesiastes 9:17

Ecclesiastes chapter 9 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.16Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

v.17This passage

v.18Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroyeth much good.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • James 1:20

    for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

  • 1 Samuel 7:3

    And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto Jehovah with all your heart, then put away the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth from among you, and direct your hearts unto Jehovah, and serve him only; and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.

  • Genesis 41:33

    Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

  • Proverbs 28:23

    He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.

  • James 3:17

    But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy.

  • Isaiah 42:2

    He will not cry, nor lift up his voice, nor cause it to be heard in the street.