The words of the wise spoken in quiet are more acceptable than the cry of a ruler among fools.
King James Version (KJV) - Ecclesiastes 9:17 >The words of wise [men are] heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Berean Study Bible (BSB) - Ecclesiastes 9:17 >The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools.