Ecclesiastes 9:18

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 9:18

BSB
Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
AKJV
Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroys much good.
CPDV
Wisdom is better than weapons of war. And whoever offends in one thing, shall lose many good things.
ERV
Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
NHEB
Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroys much good.
SMT
Wisdom is good above the instruments of encounter: and one sinning will destroy much good.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 9:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 9:18
Summary
Wisdom superior to arms yet easily destroyed
Event
Teaching on good's destruction
Estimated Time Period
c. 3rd century BC
Category
Wisdom