He who reproves a man finds more favour afterward Than he who flatters with the tongue.
Ecclesiastes 9:17 - The Scriptures 2009 The words of the wise, spoken calmly, should be heard rather than the shout of a ruler of fools. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The words of wise men heard in quiet are better than the shouts of him who rules among fools. American Standard Version (1901) The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. Common English Bible The calm words of the wise are better heeded than the racket caused by a ruler among fools. Catholic Public Domain Version The words of the wise are heard in silence, more so than the outcry of a prince among the foolish. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The words of the wise are heard in silence, more than the cry of a prince among fools. |
He who reproves a man finds more favour afterward Than he who flatters with the tongue.
Words of a wise man’s mouth show favour, but the lips of a fool swallow him up;
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than for man to hear the song of fools.
“He does not cry out, nor lifts up His voice, nor causes His voice to be heard in the street.
“He does not become weak or crushed, until He has established right-ruling in the earth. And the coastlands wait for His Torah.”