Ecclesiastes 9:17
The words of wise heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
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Context
15 Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.
16 Then said I, Wisdom better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom despised, and his words are not heard.
17 The words of wise heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
18 Wisdom better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.