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Ecclesiastes

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

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Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Hebrew: Transliteration:
The words act Noun H1697 דִּבְרֵ֣י div·rei
of wise cunning Adjective H2450 חֲכָמִ֔ים cha·cha·mim,
[men are] heard attentively Verb H8085 נִשְׁמָעִ֑ים nish·ma·'im;
in quiet lighting down Noun H5183 בְּנַ֖חַת be·na·chat
of him that ruleth reign Verb H4910 מֹושֵׁ֖ל mo·v·shel
among fools foolish Noun H3684 בַּכְּסִילִֽים׃ bak·ke·si·lim.

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King James Bible The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Hebrew Greek English The words of the wise men are heard in quiet more quietness are better than the cry shouting of him that ruleth a ruler among fools.
New American Standard Bible 1995 The words of the wise men are heard in quiet more quietness are better than the cry shouting of him that ruleth a ruler among fools.