Ecclesiastes 9:17-18
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.”
Ecclesiastes 9:17-18 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The words of wise men heard in quietness are better than the shouting of one who rules among fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.