Ecclesiastes 9:17
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
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.)
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