Parallel Verses
Amplified
The words of wise men heard in quietness are better than the shouting of one who rules among fools.
New American Standard Bible
The
King James Version
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Holman Bible
more than the shouts of a ruler over fools.
International Standard Version
The softly spoken words of the wise are to be heard rather than the shouts of a ruler of fools.
A Conservative Version
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
American Standard Version
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Bible in Basic English
The words of the wise which come quietly to the ear are noted more than the cry of a ruler among the foolish.
Darby Translation
The words of the wise are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Julia Smith Translation
The words of the wise being heard in quiet more than the cry of him ruling among the foolish.
King James 2000
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that rules among fools.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The words of the wise are heard in peace [more] than the shouting of a ruler [is heard] among the fools.
Modern King James verseion
The words of the wise are heard in quiet more than the cry of him who rules among fools.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A wise man's counsel that is followed in silence, is far above the crying of a captain 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.
The Emphasized Bible
The words of the wise, in quietness, are heard, - beyond the outcry of one who ruleth over dullards.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
The words of the wise in quiet are heard, More than the cry of a ruler over fools.
Interlinear
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 9:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Wisdom'Although Vulnerable'Is Superior To Folly
16 But I say that wisdom is better than strength, though the poor man’s wisdom is despised and his words are not heeded. 17 The words of wise men heard in quietness are better than the shouting of one who rules among fools. 18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
Cross References
Genesis 41:33-40
So now let Pharaoh [prepare ahead and] look for a man discerning and clear-headed and wise, and set him [in charge] over the land of Egypt [as governor under Pharaoh].
1 Samuel 7:3-6
Then Samuel said to all the house of Israel, “If you are returning to the Lord with all your heart, remove the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth (pagan goddesses) from among you and direct your hearts to the Lord and serve Him only; and He will rescue you from the hand of the Philistines.”
Proverbs 28:23
He who [appropriately] reprimands a [wise] man will afterward find more favor
Than he who flatters with the tongue.
Isaiah 42:2
“He will not call out or shout aloud,
Nor make His voice heard in the street.
Isaiah 42:4
“He will not be disheartened or crushed [in spirit];
[He will persevere] until He has established justice on the earth;
And the coastlands will wait expectantly for His law.”
James 1:20
for the [resentful, deep-seated] anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God [that standard of behavior which He requires from us].
James 3:17-18
But the wisdom from above is first pure [morally and spiritually undefiled], then peace-loving [courteous, considerate], gentle, reasonable [and willing to listen], full of compassion and good fruits. It is unwavering, without [self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile].