Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 9:17
American Standard Version
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Amplified® Bible
The words of wise men heard in quiet are better than the shouts of him who rules among fools.
Contemporary English Version
Words of wisdom spoken softly make much more sense than the shouts of a ruler to a crowd of fools.
Darby English Version
The words of the wise are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Good News Bible
It is better to listen to the quiet words of someone wise than to the shouts of a ruler at a council of fools.
King James Version
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
New American Standard Bible
The words of the wise heard in quietness are {better} than the shouting of a ruler among fools.
New International Version
The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded
than the shouts of a ruler of fools.
New King James Version
Words of the wise, spoken quietly, should be heard
Rather than the shout of a ruler of fools.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The words of the wise heard in quietness have more value than the shouting of a ruler among fools.
Revised Standard Version
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the shouting 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.
