Ecclesiastes 9:17

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The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

Original Language Analysis

דִּבְרֵ֣י The words H1697
דִּבְרֵ֣י The words
Strong's: H1697
Word #: 1 of 7
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
חֲכָמִ֔ים of wise H2450
חֲכָמִ֔ים of wise
Strong's: H2450
Word #: 2 of 7
wise, (i.e., intelligent, skilful or artful)
בְּנַ֖חַת in quiet H5183
בְּנַ֖חַת in quiet
Strong's: H5183
Word #: 3 of 7
a descent, i.e., imposition, unfavorable (punishment) or favorable (food)
נִשְׁמָעִ֑ים men are heard H8085
נִשְׁמָעִ֑ים men are heard
Strong's: H8085
Word #: 4 of 7
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
מִזַּעֲקַ֥ת more than the cry H2201
מִזַּעֲקַ֥ת more than the cry
Strong's: H2201
Word #: 5 of 7
a shriek or outcry
מוֹשֵׁ֖ל of him that ruleth H4910
מוֹשֵׁ֖ל of him that ruleth
Strong's: H4910
Word #: 6 of 7
to rule
בַּכְּסִילִֽים׃ among fools H3684
בַּכְּסִילִֽים׃ among fools
Strong's: H3684
Word #: 7 of 7
properly, fat, i.e., (figuratively) stupid or silly

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