Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleThe calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts 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. American Standard Version The words of the wise heard in quiet are better 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. Douay-Rheims Bible The words of the wise are heard in silence, more than the cry of a prince 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. Ecclesiastes 9:17 /ecclesiastes/9-17.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:17 /ecclesiastes/9-17.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:17 |