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Ecclesiastes 9:17-18

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17 The calm words of the wise are better heeded than the racket caused by a ruler among 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 incompetent person destroys much good.
18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
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