Ecclesiastes 9:17
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
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Ecclesiastes 9:17
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
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Ecclesiastes 9:13
I have also seen wisdom under the sun in this way, and it seemed great to me.
Ecclesiastes 9:14
There was a little city, and few men within it; and a great king came against it, besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it.
Ecclesiastes 9:15
Now a poor wise man was found in it, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.
Ecclesiastes 9:16
Then I said, “Wisdom is better than strength.” Nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
Ecclesiastes 9:17
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
Ecclesiastes 9:18
Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroys much good.
Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.
Proverbs 21:22
A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
Proverbs 24:5
A wise man has great power. A knowledgeable man increases strength,
Proverbs 8:14
Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power.
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2 Samuel 20:16
Then a wise woman cried out of the city, “Hear, hear! Please say to Joab, ‘Come near here, that I may speak with you.’ ”
2 Samuel 20:17
He came near to her; and the woman said, “Are you Joab?” He answered, “I am.” Then she said to him, “Hear the words of your servant.” He answered, “I’m listening.”
2 Samuel 20:18
Then she spoke, saying, “They used to say in old times, ‘They shall surely ask counsel at Abel,’ and so they settled a matter.
2 Samuel 20:19
I am among those who are peaceable and faithful in Israel. You seek to destroy a city and a mother in Israel. Why will you swallow up Yahweh’s inheritance?”
2 Samuel 20:20
Joab answered, “Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy.
2 Samuel 20:21
The matter is not so. But a man of the hill country of Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, has lifted up his hand against the king, even against David. Just deliver him, and I will depart from the city.” The woman said to Joab, “Behold, his head will be thrown to you over the wall.”
2 Samuel 20:22
Then the woman went to all the people in her wisdom. They cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and threw it out to Joab. He blew the trumpet, and they were dispersed from the city, every man to his tent. Then Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king.
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Ecclesiastes 12:11
The words of the wise are like goads; and like nails well fastened are words from the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
Job 6:25
How forcible are words of uprightness! But your reproof, what does it reprove?
Proverbs 15:23
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 16:24
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 25:11
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
Ecclesiastes 10:12
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.
Isaiah 50:4
The Lord Yahweh has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with words him who is weary. He awakens morning by morning, he awakens my ear to hear as those who are taught.
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Isaiah 42:2
He will not shout, nor raise his voice, nor cause it to be heard in the street.
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1 Kings 3:9
Give your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this great people of yours?”
Ecclesiastes 7:11
Wisdom is as good as an inheritance. Yes, it is more excellent for those who see the sun.
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Proverbs 4:6
Don’t forsake her, and she will preserve you. Love her, and she will keep you.
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Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
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Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
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Acts 19:41
When he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.
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James 3:18
Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
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