Ecclesiastes 9:18
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordWisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
— Ecclesiastes 9:18, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroys much good.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroyeth much good.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Better <FI>is<Fi> wisdom than weapons of conflict, And one sinner destroyeth much good!