Parallel Verses New International Version The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools. King James Bible The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. Darby Bible Translation The words of the wise are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. World English Bible The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools. Young's Literal Translation The words of the wise in quiet are heard, More than the cry of a ruler over fools. Ecclesiastes 9:17 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThe words of wise men are heard in quiet - In the tumult of war the words of Archimedes were not heard; and his life was lost. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Isaiah 42:2,4 He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street... James 1:20 For the wrath of man works not the righteousness of God. Library The Lapse of Time. "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest."--Eccles. ix. 10. Solomon's advice that we should do whatever our hand findeth to do with our might, naturally directs our thoughts to that great work in which all others are included, which will outlive all other works, and for which alone we really are placed here below--the salvation of our souls. And the consideration of this great work, … John Henry Newman—Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VII Annunciation to Joseph of the Birth of Jesus. Ephesus Solomon's Temple Spiritualized Cross References Ecclesiastes 7:5 It is better to heed the rebuke of a wise person than to listen to the song of fools. Ecclesiastes 10:12 Words from the mouth of the wise are gracious, but fools are consumed by their own lips. Jump to Previous Acceptable Better Cry Ear Fools Heard Heeded Noted Quiet Quietly Quietness Ruler Rules Ruleth Shouting Shouts Wise WordsJump to Next Acceptable Better Cry Ear Fools Heard Heeded Noted Quiet Quietly Quietness Ruler Rules Ruleth Shouting Shouts Wise WordsLinks Ecclesiastes 9:17 NIVEcclesiastes 9:17 NLT Ecclesiastes 9:17 ESV Ecclesiastes 9:17 NASB Ecclesiastes 9:17 KJV Ecclesiastes 9:17 Bible Apps Ecclesiastes 9:17 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 9:17 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 9:17 French Bible Ecclesiastes 9:17 German Bible Ecclesiastes 9:17 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |