Ecclesiastes 9:18

18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but a person who makes a mistake can destroy much good.

Ecclesiastes 9:18 In-Context

16 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.
17 A wise man speaking quietly is more worth heeding than the shouts of a ruler commanding fools.
18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but a person who makes a mistake can destroy much good.
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