17. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Ecclesiastes 9:17:1 ⧉דִּבְרֵ֣יdivrewords of Ecclesiastes 9:17:2 ⧉חֲכָמִ֔יםkhakhamimwise men Ecclesiastes 9:17:3 ⧉בְּנַ֖חַתbenakhatin quietness Ecclesiastes 9:17:4 ⧉נִשְׁמָעִ֑יםnishmaimare heard Ecclesiastes 9:17:5 ⧉מִזַּעֲקַ֥תmizzaakhatthan {the} shouting of Ecclesiastes 9:17:6 ⧉מוֹשֵׁ֖לmoshela ruler Ecclesiastes 9:17:7 ⧉בַּכְּסִילִֽים׃bakesilimamong fools |
17. Formal Translation The words of wise men are heard in silence more than the outcry of a ruler among fools. |
17. Dynamic Translation In a calm setting, wise counsel finds greater acceptance than the shouting of a ruler among fools. |