ecclesiastes 9:17 The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

ecclesiastes 9:17 The words of the wise heard in quietness are [better] than the shouting of a ruler among fools.

17. The words of wise, &c.--Though generally the poor wise man is not heard (Ec 9:16), yet "the words of wise men, when heard in quiet (when calmly given heed to, as in Ec 9:15), are more serviceable than," &c.
ruleth--as the "great king" (Ec 9:14). Solomon reverts to "the rulers to their own hurt" (Ec 8:9).

ecclesiastes 9:17 The words of the wise heard in quietness are [better] than the shouting of a ruler among fools.

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