Ecclesiastes 9:17

Ecclesiastes 9:17 in 10 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 wise men heard in quietness are better than the shouting of one who rules among fools.

17The calm words of the wise are heeded

over the shouts of a ruler among fools.

17The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

17The wordes of the wise are more heard in quietnes, then the crye of him that ruleth among fooles.

17The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules 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.

17A wise person speaks quietly.

But it is good to listen carefully to him.

His words have more value than a king

who is shouting to a crowd of fools.

17The words of the wise are heard in quiet, || More than the cry of a ruler over fools.