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Ecclesiastes 9:17-18

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17 The words of the wise are heard in silence, more than the cry of a prince among fools.
17 The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools.
18 Better is wisdom, than weapons of war: and he that shall offend in one, shall lose many good things.
18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
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