Ecclesiastes 9:17
ContextNET © | The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard 1 among fools. |
NIV © | The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools. |
NASB © | The words of the wise heard in quietness are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools. |
NLT © | But even so, the quiet words of a wise person are better than the shouts of a foolish king. |
MSG © | The quiet words of the wise are more effective Than the ranting of a king of fools. |
BBE © | The words of the wise which come quietly to the ear are noted more than the cry of a ruler among the foolish. |
NRSV © | The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouting of a ruler among fools. |
NKJV © | Words of the wise, spoken quietly, should be heard Rather than the shout of a ruler of fools. |
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NET © | The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard 1 among fools. |
NET © Notes |
1 tn The phrase “is heard” does not appear in the Hebrew text, but is supplied in the translation for clarity and smoothness. Note its appearance in the previous line. |