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Ecclesiastes 9:17-18

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17 The quiet words of the wise are more effective Than the ranting of a king of 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 warheads, But one hothead can ruin the good earth.
18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
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