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Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
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Verse 18 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 9:18 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.
Deutsch · L1912 Weisheit ist besser denn Harnisch; aber eine einziger Bube verderbt viel Gutes.
Español · RVR1909 Mejor es la sabiduría que las armas de guerra; mas un pecador destruye mucho bien.
Español · NTBT Mejor es la sabiduría que las armas de guerra, pero un solo pecador destruye mucho bien.
Français · LSG La sagesse vaut mieux que les instruments de guerre; mais un seul pécheur détruit beaucoup de bien.
Italiano · DIO1885 La sapienza val meglio che gli strumenti bellici; ma un sol peccatore fa perire un gran bene
Português · ARC Melhor é a sabedoria do que as armas de guerra, porém um só pecador destrói muitos bens.
中文 · RCUV 智慧勝過打仗的兵器；但一個罪人能敗壞許多善事。
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