Ecclesiastes 9:17

King James Version - American Edition

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

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

The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

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

He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.

And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.

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