Ecclesiastes 9:17

Modern English Version

The words of the wise heard in quietness are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools.

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He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue.

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

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

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

He shall not be disheartened nor be discouraged, until he has set justice in the earth; and the coastlands shall wait for his law.

When he had said this, he dismissed the assembly.

for the anger of man does not work the righteousness of God.