Ecclesiastes 9:17 - Compare All Versions
Ecclesiastes 9:17 MSG (The Message)
The quiet words of the wise are more effective Than the ranting of a king of fools.
Ecclesiastes 9:17 KJV (King James Version)
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Ecclesiastes 9:17 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
The words of the wise heard in quietness are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools.
Ecclesiastes 9:17 NCV (New Century Version)
The quiet words of a wise person are better than the shouts of a foolish ruler.
Ecclesiastes 9:17 ASV (American Standard Version)
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Ecclesiastes 9:17 NIV (New International Version)
The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools.
Ecclesiastes 9:17 NKJV (New King James Version)
Words of the wise, spoken quietly, should be heard Rather than the shout of a ruler of fools.
Ecclesiastes 9:17 AMP (Amplified Bible)
The words of wise men heard in quietness are better than the shouting of one who rules among fools.
Ecclesiastes 9:17 NLT (New Living Translation)
Better to hear the quiet words of a wise person than the shouts of a foolish king.
Ecclesiastes 9:17 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools.