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The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
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Quiet Wisdom vs. Loud Folly
Commentators explain that this verse contrasts the calm, reasoned words of a wise person with the loud, blustering commands of a foolish leader. True wisdom doesn't need to shout to be valuable. Its power is in its substance and humble delivery, which is far superior to the noisy demands of a ruler who only has authority among other fools.
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Ecclesiastes
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The words of wise [men are] heard in quiet That is, by some persons and at some times, though not by all persons and…
Presbyterian
A man may, by his wisdom, accomplish what he could never do by his strength. If God be for us, who can be against us? Or who can stand bef…