Ecclesiastes 9:17

The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools.

Cross References (7)

  • James 3:17–18 (6)

    But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit,

  • Proverbs 28:23 (5)

    He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.

  • James 1:20 (4)

    for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.

  • Isaiah 42:2 (4)

    He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets.

  • 1 Samuel 7:3–6 (1)

    Then Samuel said to all the house of Israel, “If you are returning to the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the f

  • Genesis 41:33–40 (1)

    Now, therefore, Pharaoh should look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt.

  • Isaiah 42:4 (0)

    He will not grow weak or discouraged before He has established justice on the earth. In His law the islands will put the