King James Bible
KJVThe words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Translation Comparison
Ecclesiastes 9:17
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Ecclesiastes 9:17 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The words of the wise are heard in silence, more than the cry of a prince among fools. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The words of the wise are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The words of the wise spoken in quiet are heard more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. | |
World English BibleWEB | The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The words of the wise in quiet are heard, More than the cry of a ruler over fools. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that rules among fools. |
American Standard Version
ASVThe words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe words of the wise are heard in silence, more than the cry of a prince among fools.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe words of the wise are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
English Revised Version
ERVThe words of the wise spoken in quiet are heard more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
World English Bible
WEBThe words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe words of the wise in quiet are heard, More than the cry of a ruler over fools.
American King James Version
AKJVThe words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that rules among fools.
King James Bible
KJVThe words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
American Standard Version
ASVThe words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe words of the wise are heard in silence, more than the cry of a prince among fools.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe words of the wise are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
English Revised Version
ERVThe words of the wise spoken in quiet are heard more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
World English Bible
WEBThe words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe words of the wise in quiet are heard, More than the cry of a ruler over fools.
American King James Version
AKJVThe words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that rules among fools.