Ecclesiastes 9:15-18
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Chapter 9
15But 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 ignored. 17The words of the wise heard in calm are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools. 18Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.King James Version
Chapter 9
15Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man. 16Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard. 17The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. 18Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.Christian Standard Bible
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