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 Exposition
The words of wise men are heard in quiet,.... That is, by some persons and at some times, though not by all persons and always; or they are to be heard, or should be heard, though they seldom be, even…
Solomon still recommends wisdom to us as necessary to the preserving of our peace and the perfecting of our business, notwithstanding the vanities and crosses which human affairs are subject to. He…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
The words of wise men are heard in quiet The thought is like that of the "great cry and little wool" of the English proverb. That which tells on men, in the long run, is the wisdom whose words are…
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