Ecclesiastes 9:18 · KJV
“Wisdom {is} better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.”
— Ecclesiastes 9:18
The words of wise {men are} heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Ecclesiastes 9 — Context
Cross References
Joshua 7:1
But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel. {Achan: also called, Achar} {Zabdi: also called, Zimri}
Joshua 7:11-12
Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have put {it} even among their own stuff.
Joshua 7:5
And the men of Ai smote of them about thirty and six men: for they chased them {from} before the gate {even} unto Shebarim, and smote them in the going down: wherefore the hearts of the people melted, and became as water. {in...: or, in Morad}
Ecclesiastes 9:16
Then said I, Wisdom {is} better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom {is} despised, and his words are not heard.
2 Timothy 2:16-18
But shun profane {and} vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
2 Timothy 4:3-4
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
2 Timothy 3:8
Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. {reprobate: or, of no judgment}
Titus 1:10-11
For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:
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