The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
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Verse 17 is found in chapter 9 of Ecclesiastes. The story of the poor and wise man who saves a city but is later forgotten illustrates the fragility of public memory. A small amount of wisdom can be more powerful than weapons, but its value does not guarantee recognition. The story connects wisdom, poverty, power, and social memory. The fact that the wise man can be forgotten demonstrates again that the valuable results of a life do not always receive visible reward.
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Compare Ecclesiastes 9:17 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Der Weisen Worte, in Stille vernommen, sind besser denn der Herren Schreien unter den Narren.
Las palabras del sabio con reposo son oídas, más que el clamor del señor entre los necios.
Les paroles des sages tranquillement écoutées valent mieux que les cris de celui qui domine parmi les insensés.
Le parole de’ savi devono esser più quietamente ascoltate, che la grida d’un signore fra gli stolti.
As palavras dos sábios devem em silêncio ser ouvidas, mais do que o clamor do que domina entre os tolos.
寧可聽智慧人安靜的話語,不聽掌權者在愚昧人中的喊聲。
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