Parallel Bible results for "ecclesiastes 9:16"

Ecclesiastes 9:16

New International Reader's Version NIRV

16 So I said, "It's better to be wise than to be powerful." But people looked down on the poor man's wisdom. No one paid any attention to what he said.

New International Version NIV

16 So I said, “Wisdom is better than strength.” But the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are no longer heeded.