Ecclesiastes 9:17
ESV
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools.
NIV
The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools.
NASB
The words of the wise heard in calm are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools.
CSB
The calm words of the wise are heeded more than the shouts of a ruler over fools.
NLT
Better to hear the quiet words of a wise person than the shouts of a foolish king.
KJV
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.