New Living Translation
Better to hear the quiet words of a wise person than the shouts of a foolish king.

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

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

Douay-Rheims Bible
The words of the wise are heard in silence, more than the cry of a prince among fools.

English Revised Version
The words of the wise spoken in quiet are heard more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

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

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

Young's Literal Translation
The words of the wise in quiet are heard, More than the cry of a ruler over fools.

Ecclesiastes 9:17 Additional Translations ...