Ecclesiastes 9:17
ESV
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools.
NIV
The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools.
NASB
The words of the wise heard in calm are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools.
CSB
The calm words of the wise are heeded more than the shouts of a ruler over fools.
NLT
Better to hear the quiet words of a wise person than the shouts of a foolish king.
KJV
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
NKJV
Words of the wise, spoken quietly, should be heard Rather than the shout of a ruler of fools.