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The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools.
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American Standard Version
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Christian Standard Bible
The calm words of the wise are heeded more than the shouts of a ruler over fools.
King James Version
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
New American Standard Bible
The words of the wise heard in calm are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools.
New International Version
The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools.
New King James Version
Words of the wise, spoken quietly, should be heard Rather than the shout of a ruler of fools.
New Living Translation
Better to hear the quiet words of a wise person than the shouts of a foolish king.
World English Bible
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.