Berean Standard Bible

Ecclesiastes 9:18

“Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.”

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¹⁶And I said, “Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.”

¹⁷The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools.

¹⁸Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.

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