Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
The softly spoken words of the wise are to be heard rather than the shouts of a ruler of fools.
New American Standard Bible
The
King James Version
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Holman Bible
more than the shouts of a ruler over fools.
A Conservative Version
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
American Standard Version
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Amplified
The words of wise men heard in quietness are better than the shouting of one who rules among fools.
Bible in Basic English
The words of the wise which come quietly to the ear are noted more than the cry of a ruler among the foolish.
Darby Translation
The words of the wise are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Julia Smith Translation
The words of the wise being heard in quiet more than the cry of him ruling among the foolish.
King James 2000
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that rules among fools.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The words of the wise are heard in peace [more] than the shouting of a ruler [is heard] among the fools.
Modern King James verseion
The words of the wise are heard in quiet more than the cry of him who rules among fools.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A wise man's counsel that is followed in silence, is far above the crying of a captain among fools.
NET Bible
The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools.
New Heart English Bible
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
The Emphasized Bible
The words of the wise, in quietness, are heard, - beyond the outcry of one who ruleth over dullards.
Webster
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
World English Bible
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
Youngs Literal Translation
The words of the wise in quiet are heard, More than the cry of a ruler over fools.
Interlinear
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 9:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Wisdom'Although Vulnerable'Is Superior To Folly
16 So I concluded, "Wisdom is better than strength. Nevertheless, the wisdom of the poor is rejected his words are never heard." 17 The softly spoken words of the wise are to be heard rather than the shouts of a ruler of fools. 18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, and a single sinner can destroy a lot of good.
Cross References
Genesis 41:33-40
Therefore let Pharaoh select a wise, discerning person to place in charge over the land of Egypt.
1 Samuel 7:3-6
Then Samuel told the whole house of Israel, "If you're returning to the LORD with all your heart, then remove the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth from among you, direct your hearts back to the LORD, and serve him only. Then he will deliver you from the control of the Philistines."
Proverbs 28:23
Whoever rebukes a man will later on find more favor than someone who flatters with his words.
Isaiah 42:2
He won't shout, or raise his voice, or make it heard in the street.
Isaiah 42:4
And he won't grow faint or be crushed until he establishes justice on the mainland, and the coastlands take ownership of his Law."
James 1:20
For human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
James 3:17-18
However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of compassion and good deeds, and without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.