Ecclesiastes 9:17

Ecclesiastes 9:17 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

17The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded

than the shouts of a ruler of fools.

17The words of the wise heard in calm are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools.

17The words of the wise heard in quietness are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools.

17The words of wise men heard in quietness are better than the shouting of one who rules among fools.

17 The calm words of the wise are heeded

over the shouts of a ruler among fools.

17People should listen to the quiet words

of those who are wise.

That’s better than paying attention to the shouts

of a ruler of foolish people.