9:18a Wisdom is better than weapons of war,

Wise ⌊words⌋ are more ⌊powerful⌋ than weapons used in war.
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Better to have wisdom than weapons of war, (New Living Translation (2004))
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If a person is wise, that person is more powerful than someone with weapons for fighting.

9:18b but one sinner destroys much good.

But ⌊even⌋ one sinner can ruin a lot of good.
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but one sinner can destroy much that is good. (New Living Translation (2004))
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But one bad person can destroy many good things. (EEB)

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