Ecclesiastes 9:17 KJV

Ecclesiastes · chapter 9 · verse 17 · King James Version

The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.Ecclesiastes 9:17 · King James Version

Ecclesiastes 9:17 in context

15Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.

16Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

17The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

18Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.

rulethmâshalto ruleH4910 →
wordsdâbâra wordH1697 →
heardshâmaʻto hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etcH8085 →
quietNachatha descentH5183 →
wisechâkâmwiseH2450 →
cryzaʻaqa shriek or outcryH2201 →