Ecclesiastes 9:17

The Message

The quiet words of the wise are more effective Than the ranting of a king of fools.

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In the end, serious reprimand is appreciated far more than bootlicking flattery.

The words of a wise person are gracious. The talk of a fool self-destructs— He starts out talking nonsense And ends up spouting insanity and evil.

You’ll get more from the rebuke of a sage Than from the song and dance of fools.