Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 9:17 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 9:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 9 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.”
Ecclesiastes 9:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 9:17
The words of wise men are heard in quiet (דִּבְרֵי חֲכָמִים בְּנַחַת נִשְׁמָעִים, divrei chakhamim benachat nishma'im)—'the words of the wise in quietness are heard,' using nachat (quietness, calm, rest). More than the cry of him that ruleth among fools (מִזַּעֲקַת מוֹשֵׁל בַּכְּסִילִים, mizza'aqat moshel bakseilim)—'than the shouting of a ruler among fools,' from za'aqah (cry, shout, loud voice).This verse contrasts communication styles and contexts: wise speech operates benachat (in calm quietness), while foolish leadership requires za'aqah (shouting, clamor). The principle: truth doesn't ne...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 9:17
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“then peaceful”
“He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.”
“For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.”
“nor raise his voice”
“saying”
“until he has set justice in the earth”