9:17 The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools.

One should pay more attention to calm words from wise people than shouting from a ruler of fools. (God’s Word)
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It is better to listen to the quiet words of someone wise than to the shouts of a ruler at a council of fools. (Good News Translation)

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