Ecclesiastes 9:17 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹⁷ The calm words of the wise are heeded more than the shouts of a ruler over fools.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁷ The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁷ The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

Common English Bible

¹⁷ The calm words of the wise are better heeded than the racket caused by a ruler among fools.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁷ The words of the wise are heard in silence, more so than the outcry of a prince among the foolish.

Ecclesiastes 9:17 Cross References

Proverbs 28:23

One who rebukes a person will later find more favour than one who flatters with his tongue.

Ecclesiastes 10:12

The words from the mouth of a wise person are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.

Ecclesiastes 7:5

It is better to listen to rebuke from a wise person than to listen to the song of fools,

Isaiah 42:2

He will not cry out or shout or make his voice heard in the streets.

Isaiah 42:4

He will not grow weak or be discouraged until he has established justice on earth. The coasts and islands will wait for his instruction.’

Acts 19:41

After saying this, he dismissed the assembly.

James 1:20

for human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness.