Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
The words of the wise being heard in quiet more than the cry of him ruling among the foolish.
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.
International Standard Version
The softly spoken words of the wise are to be heard rather than the shouts of a ruler of 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.
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 And I said, Wisdom is good above strength: and the wisdom of the poor one was despised, and his words not heard. 17 The words of the wise being heard in quiet more than the cry of him ruling among the foolish. 18 Wisdom is good above the instruments of encounter: and one sinning will destroy much good.
Cross References
Genesis 41:33-40
And now will Pharaoh look out a man discerning and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt
1 Samuel 7:3-6
And Samuel will say to all the house of Israel, saying, If with all your heart ye turn back to Jehovah, remove the strange gods out of the midst of you, and Ashtaroth, and prepare your hearts to Jehovah, and serve him alone, and he will deliver you from the hand of Philisteim.
Proverbs 28:23
He reproving a man, afterwards shall find favor more than he smoothing the tongue.
Isaiah 42:2
He shall not cry, and be shall not lift up, and he shall not cause his voice to be heard without
Isaiah 42:4
He shall not be weak, and he shall not break, till he shall set judgment in the earth; and the isles shall wait for his law:
James 1:20
For man s anger works not the justice of God.
James 3:17-18
And the wisdom from above is truly first pure, then peaceful, decorous, docile, full of mercy and good fruits, not separated, and unfeigned.