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Ecclesiastes 9:17-18
Complete Jewish Bible
Ecclesiastes 9:17-18
Complete Jewish Bible
17 A wise man speaking quietly is more worth heeding
than the shouts of a ruler commanding fools.
18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war,
but a person who makes a mistake can destroy much good.
Ecclesiastes 9:17-18
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 9:17-18
New International Version
17 The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded
than the shouts of a ruler of fools.
18 Wisdom(A) is better than weapons of war,
but one sinner destroys much good.
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