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Ecclesiastes 9:17

The Complete Jewish Bible CJB

New International Version NIV

17 A wise man speaking quietly is more worth heeding than the shouts of a ruler commanding fools.

17 The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools.

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