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Ecclesiastes 9:17

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

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

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

for human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness.

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

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

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

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

After saying this, he dismissed the assembly.