Ecclesiastes 9:17

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The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler among fools.

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  • Jas 3:17-18 : 17 But the wisdom that comes from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, and sincere. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
  • Gen 41:33-40 : 33 Now let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and put him in charge of the land of Egypt. 34 Let Pharaoh take action to appoint overseers in the land and collect a fifth of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance. 35 Let them gather all the food from these good years that are coming and store up grain under Pharaoh’s authority for food in the cities, and let them guard it. 36 This food will be held in reserve for the land to be used during the seven years of famine that will come upon Egypt, so that the land will not be destroyed by the famine. 37 This plan seemed good in the eyes of Pharaoh and all his officials. 38 Then Pharaoh said to his officials, 'Can we find anyone like this man, in whom is the spirit of God?' 39 So Pharaoh said to Joseph, 'Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.' 40 'You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to submit to your commands. Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you.'
  • 1 Sam 7:3-6 : 3 Then Samuel said to the whole house of Israel, 'If you are truly returning to the LORD with all your heart, rid yourselves of the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth among you. Commit your hearts to the LORD and worship Him only, and He will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines.' 4 So the Israelites put away the Baals and the Ashtaroth and served the LORD alone. 5 Then Samuel said, 'Assemble all Israel at Mizpah, and I will pray to the LORD on your behalf.' 6 When they had gathered at Mizpah, they drew water and poured it out before the LORD. On that day, they fasted and confessed, 'We have sinned against the LORD.' And Samuel judged the Israelites at Mizpah.
  • Prov 28:23 : 23 Whoever rebukes a person will find favor afterward, more than one who flatters with the tongue.
  • Isa 42:2 : 2 He will not cry out or raise his voice, nor make his voice heard in the street.
  • Isa 42:4 : 4 He will not grow faint or be crushed until he has established justice on the earth, and the coastlands wait for his law.
  • Jas 1:20 : 20 For human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

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    15Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he saved the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man.

    16So I said, 'Wisdom is better than strength.' But the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.

  • Eccl 7:4-6
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    4The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure.

    5It is better to hear the rebuke of a wise person than to listen to the song of fools.

    6For like the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of fools—this too is meaningless.

  • Prov 29:11
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    11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man calmly holds it back.

  • Prov 17:27-28
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    27The one who holds back his words has knowledge, and the one who is calm in spirit is a person of understanding.

    28Even a fool is considered wise if they keep silent, and discerning when they shut their lips.

  • Eccl 9:18
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    18Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.

  • Prov 23:9
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    9Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the insight of your words.

  • Prov 14:33
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    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, but it becomes known even among fools.

  • Eccl 4:13
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    13Better a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to heed a warning.

  • Prov 12:23
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    23A prudent person conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

  • Eccl 7:19
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    19Wisdom makes a wise person stronger than ten rulers in a city.

  • Prov 29:9
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    9When a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no peace.

  • Prov 14:24
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    24The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields only folly.

  • Prov 10:14
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    14The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings about ruin.

  • Prov 19:10
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    10Luxury is not fitting for a fool, much less for a servant to rule over princes.

  • Prov 24:7
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    7Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he does not open his mouth.

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    8A wise-hearted person accepts commands, but a fool with loose lips will come to ruin.

  • Prov 1:5
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    5Let the wise hear and increase their learning, and the one who understands gain guidance,

  • Prov 29:20
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    20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Prov 12:15-16
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    15The way of a fool seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

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  • Prov 17:10
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    10A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

  • Prov 15:2
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    2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of fools gushes folly.

  • Prov 14:7-8
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    7Move away from a foolish person, for you will gain no knowledge from their speech.

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand their path, but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Eccl 10:12
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    12The words of a wise person's mouth bring favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.

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    24Wisdom is before the face of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 13:16
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    16Every prudent person acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts their folly.

  • Prov 10:19
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    19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but the one who restrains his lips is wise.

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  • Eccl 2:13-14
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    13I saw that wisdom is better than folly, just as light is better than darkness.

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    3The mouth of a fool brings a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

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    15The heart of the understanding one gains knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.

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    14The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

  • Prov 14:29
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    29Whoever is patient shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered person promotes folly.

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    2Listen to my words, you wise ones; and to those with understanding, give ear to me.

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  • Prov 22:17
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    17Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my knowledge.

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    14A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.

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    6Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind.

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    16The wise fear and turn away from evil, but fools are reckless and overconfident.

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    22Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the discipline of fools is folly.