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Ecclesiastes 9:18
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Ecclesiastes 9:18
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Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but a person who makes a mistake can destroy much good.
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Ecclesiastes 9:18 In-Context
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So, although I say that wisdom is better than strength, nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised; nobody pays attention to what he says.
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A wise man speaking quietly is more worth heeding than the shouts of a ruler commanding fools.
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Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but a person who makes a mistake can destroy much good.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.