Ecclesiastes 9:17
“The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The words of wise men are heard in quiet,.... That is, by some persons and at some times, though not by all persons and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ecclesiastes 9:13-18
Solomon still recommends wisdom to us as necessary to the preserving of our peace and the perfecting of our business,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The words of wise men are heard in quiet The thought is like that of the "great cry and little wool" of the English…
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