Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools. New Living Translation Better to hear the quiet words of a wise person than the shouts of a foolish king. English Standard Version The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools. Berean Standard Bible The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools. King James Bible The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. New King James Version Words of the wise, spoken quietly, should be heard Rather than the shout of a ruler of fools. New American Standard Bible The words of the wise heard in calm are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools. NASB 1995 The words of the wise heard in quietness are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools. NASB 1977 The words of the wise heard in quietness are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools. Legacy Standard Bible The words of the wise heard in restfulness are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools. Amplified Bible The words of wise men heard in quietness are better than the shouting of one who rules among fools. Christian Standard Bible The calm words of the wise are heeded more than the shouts of a ruler over fools. Holman Christian Standard Bible The calm words of the wise are heeded more than the shouts of a ruler over fools. American Standard Version The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. Contemporary English Version Words of wisdom spoken softly make much more sense than the shouts of a ruler to a crowd of fools. English Revised Version The words of the wise spoken in quiet are heard more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. GOD'S WORD® Translation One should pay more attention to calm words from wise people than shouting from a ruler of fools. Good News Translation It is better to listen to the quiet words of someone wise than to the shouts of a ruler at a council of fools. International Standard Version The softly spoken words of the wise are to be heard rather than the shouts of a ruler of fools. Majority Standard Bible The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools. NET Bible The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools. New Heart English Bible The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools. Webster's Bible Translation The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. World English Bible The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe words of the wise are heard in quiet, "" More than the cry of a ruler over fools. Young's Literal Translation The words of the wise in quiet are heard, More than the cry of a ruler over fools. Smith's Literal Translation The words of the wise being heard in quiet more than the cry of him ruling among the foolish. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe words of the wise are heard in silence, more than the cry of a prince among fools. Catholic Public Domain Version The words of the wise are heard in silence, more so than the outcry of a prince among the foolish. New American Bible The quiet words of the wise are better heeded than the shout of a ruler of fools. New Revised Standard Version The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouting of a ruler among fools. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe words of the wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of a ruler who is a fool. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Words of the wise in quiet are heeded more so than the shout of a prince who is a fool OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The words of the wise spoken in quiet Are more acceptable than the cry of a ruler among fools. Brenton Septuagint Translation The words of the wise are heard in quiet more than the cry of them that rule in folly. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Wisdom is Better than Strength…16And I said, “Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.” 17The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools. 18Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.… Cross References Proverbs 1:5 let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel Proverbs 9:9 Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. Proverbs 15:31 He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. Proverbs 25:15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. Proverbs 29:9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution. James 3:17-18 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. / Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness. Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Proverbs 16:32 He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city. Proverbs 17:27 A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit. James 1:19 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, 1 Peter 3:4 but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight. 1 Corinthians 1:25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength. Proverbs 13:10 Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised. Proverbs 19:20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days. Isaiah 30:15 For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence—but you were not willing.” Treasury of Scripture The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that rules among fools. Genesis 41:33-40 Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt… 1 Samuel 7:3-6 And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines… Proverbs 28:23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. Jump to Previous Acceptable Better Cry Ear Fools Heard Heeded Noted Quiet Quietly Quietness Ruler Rules Ruleth Shouting Shouts Wise WordsJump to Next Acceptable Better Cry Ear Fools Heard Heeded Noted Quiet Quietly Quietness Ruler Rules Ruleth Shouting Shouts Wise WordsEcclesiastes 9 1. like things happen to good and bad4. there is a necessity of death unto men 7. Comfort is all their portion in this life 11. God's providence rules over all 13. wisdom is better than strength The calm words of the wise This phrase emphasizes the value of wisdom spoken with tranquility and composure. The Hebrew word for "calm" (nachath) suggests a sense of quietness and gentleness. In a world often filled with noise and chaos, the calmness of wise words stands out. Historically, wisdom literature in the Bible, such as Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, often contrasts the peacefulness of wisdom with the tumult of folly. The wise person, grounded in God's truth, speaks with a serenity that commands attention and respect, reflecting the peace that comes from a deep relationship with God. are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The calmבְּנַ֖חַת (bə·na·ḥaṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5183: A descent, imposition, unfavorable, favorable, restfulness words דִּבְרֵ֣י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the wise חֲכָמִ֔ים (ḥă·ḵā·mîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2450: Wise are heeded נִשְׁמָעִ֑ים (niš·mā·‘îm) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently over the shouts מִזַּעֲקַ֥ת (miz·za·‘ă·qaṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2201: A shriek, outcry of a ruler מוֹשֵׁ֖ל (mō·wō·šêl) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 4910: To rule, have dominion, reign among fools. בַּכְּסִילִֽים׃ (bak·kə·sî·lîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3684: Stupid fellow, dullard, fool Links Ecclesiastes 9:17 NIVEcclesiastes 9:17 NLT Ecclesiastes 9:17 ESV Ecclesiastes 9:17 NASB Ecclesiastes 9:17 KJV Ecclesiastes 9:17 BibleApps.com Ecclesiastes 9:17 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 9:17 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 9:17 French Bible Ecclesiastes 9:17 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Ecclesiastes 9:17 The words of the wise heard (Ecclesiast. 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