Strong's Lexicon The calm בְּנַ֖חַת (bə·na·ḥaṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 5183: 1) rest, quietness 1a) quietness, quiet attitude 1b) rest (of death) 2) descent (of judgment) words דִּבְרֵ֣י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's Hebrew 1697: 1) speech, word, speaking, thing 1a) speech 1b) saying, utterance 1c) word, words 1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension) of the wise חֲכָמִ֔ים (ḥă·ḵā·mîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 2450: 1) wise, wise (man) 1a) skilful (in technical work) 1b) wise (in administration) 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) 1e) prudent 1f) wise (ethically and religiously) are heeded נִשְׁמָעִ֑ים (niš·mā·‘îm) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 8085: v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound over the shouts מִזַּעֲקַ֥ת (miz·za·‘ă·qaṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 2201: 1) cry, outcry 1a) outcry 1b) cry of distress 1c) outcry, clamour of a ruler מוֹשֵׁ֖ל (mō·wō·šêl) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 4910: 1) to rule, have dominion, reign 1a) (Qal) to rule, have dominion 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to rule 1b2) to exercise dominion among fools. בַּכְּסִילִֽים׃ (bak·kə·sî·lîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 3684: 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleThe calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools. Young's Literal Translation The words of the wise in quiet are heard, More than the cry of a ruler over fools. Holman Christian Standard Bible The calm words of the wise are heeded more than the shouts of a ruler over fools. New American Standard Bible The words of the wise heard in quietness are [better] than the shouting of a ruler among fools. King James Bible The words of wise [men are] heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. Parallel Verses New International Version The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools. New Living Translation Better to hear the quiet words of a wise person than the shouts of a foolish king. English Standard Version The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools. New American Standard Bible The words of the wise heard in quietness are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools. King James Bible The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. Holman Christian Standard Bible The calm words of the wise are heeded more than the shouts of a ruler over fools. International Standard Version The softly spoken words of the wise are to be heard rather than the shouts of a ruler of fools. NET Bible The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools. American Standard Version The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. English Revised Version The words of the wise spoken in quiet are heard more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. Young's Literal Translation The words of the wise in quiet are heard, More than the cry of a ruler over fools. Cross References Ecclesiastes 7:5 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools. Ecclesiastes 10:12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. Ecclesiastes 1:1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. Ecclesiastes 9:16 Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard. Ecclesiastes 9:15 Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man. Ecclesiastes 9:14 There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it: Ecclesiastes 9:18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good. Ecclesiastes 10:1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. Ecclesiastes 10:2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. 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