Ecclesiastes 9:17
Ecclesiastes · Old Testament · Chapter 9
“The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.”Ecclesiastes 9:17
What Does Ecclesiastes 9:17 Mean?
Ecclesiastes 9:17 is found in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 9, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wisdom.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to Ecclesiastes 9:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 17:27“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.”James 3:17“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”Proverbs 28:23“He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.”James 1:20“For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.”Isaiah 42:2“He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.”Acts 19:41“And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.”Genesis 41:33“Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.”1 Samuel 7:3“And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.”Isaiah 42:4“He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.”
Study Ecclesiastes 9:17 in the ScriptureVerse app
Every verse in the app has a study sheet with its cross-references (OpenBible.info's 344,799) and commentary, and an AI Bible Teacher that shows the verses behind its answers. Coming to iPhone on February 10, 2027.
Join the waitlist