Ecclesiastes 9:17

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 9:17

BSB
The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools.
AKJV
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that rules among fools.
CPDV
The words of the wise are heard in silence, more so than the outcry of a prince among the foolish.
ERV
The words of the wise spoken in quiet are heard more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
NHEB
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
SMT
The words of the wise being heard in quiet more than the cry of him ruling among the foolish.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 9:17

ThewordsH1697Noun MasculineofwiseH2450AdjectivemenareheardH8085inquietH5183NounmorethanthecryH2201Noun FeminineofhimthatrulethH4910VerbamongfoolsH3684Noun Masculine

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 9:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 9:17
Summary
Measured speech more effective than shouting
Event
Comparison of speech styles
Estimated Time Period
c. 3rd century BC
Category
Wisdom