Ecclesiastes 9:17
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordThe words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
— Ecclesiastes 9:17, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
The words of the wise in quiet are heard, More than the cry of a ruler over fools.