Ecclesiastes 9:16-18 Young's Literal Translation Of The Holy Bible (YLT98)

16. And I said, `Better [is] wisdom than might, and the wisdom of the poor is despised, and his words are not heard.' --

17. The words of the wise in quiet are heard, More than the cry of a ruler over fools.

18. Better [is] wisdom than weapons of conflict, And one sinner destroyeth much good!

Ecclesiastes 9