Ecclesiastes 9:17

English Standard Version

17 The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools. (Ec 4:6)

New International Version

17 The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools.

New International Reader’s Version

17 People should listen to the quiet words of those who are wise. That’s better than paying attention to the shouts of a ruler of foolish people.

King James Version

17 The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.