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17 The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools. 18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroys much good.

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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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