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Ecclesiastes 9:17-18

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17 The calm words of the wise are heeded more than the shouts of a ruler over fools.
17 The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools.
18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much good.
18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
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