Ecclesiastes 9:17-18
Ecclesiastes 9:17-18 New Living Translation (NLT)
Better to hear the quiet words of a wise person than the shouts of a foolish king. Better to have wisdom than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much that is good.
Ecclesiastes 9:17-18 The Message (MSG)
The quiet words of the wise are more effective Than the ranting of a king of fools. Wisdom is better than warheads, But one hothead can ruin the good earth.
Ecclesiastes 9:17-18 King James Version (KJV)
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
Ecclesiastes 9:17-18 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The words of the wise heard in quietness are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
Ecclesiastes 9:17-18 New Century Version (NCV)
The quiet words of a wise person are better than the shouts of a foolish ruler. Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much good.
Ecclesiastes 9:17-18 American Standard Version (ASV)
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroyeth much good.
Ecclesiastes 9:17-18 New International Version (NIV)
The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
Ecclesiastes 9:17-18 New King James Version (NKJV)
Words of the wise, spoken quietly, should be heard Rather than the shout of a ruler of fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war; But one sinner destroys much good.”