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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools.

World English Bible (WEB)

The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.

King James Version (KJV)

The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The words of the wise which come quietly to the ear are noted more than the cry of a ruler among the foolish.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Las palabras del sabio con reposo son oídas, más que el clamor del señor entre los necios.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero aun así, las serenas palabras del sabio son mejores que los clamores del rey de los necios.

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