Ecclesiastes 9:18 “Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much goo…”

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.

World English Bible

Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroys much good.

American Standard Version

Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroyeth much good.

Geneva Bible 1599

Better is wisedome then weapons of warre: but one sinner destroyeth much good.

Darby Translation

Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroyeth much good.

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

Wisdom is better than instruments of war, but one sinner is the destruction of much good.

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Cross references

“sinner”

Joshua 7:1 Joshua 7:5 2 Timothy 2:16–18 2 Timothy 3:8 Joshua 22:20 1 Samuel 14:36–46

Joshua 7:1 · BSB

The Israelites, however, acted unfaithfully regarding the things devoted to destruction. Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of what was set apart. So the anger of the…

Joshua 7:5 · BSB

And the men of Ai struck down about thirty-six of them, chasing them from the gate as far as the quarries and striking them down on the slopes. So the hearts of the people melted and became like water.

2 Timothy 2:16–18 · BSB

But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,

2 Timothy 3:8 · BSB

Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth. They are depraved in mind and disqualified from the faith.

Joshua 22:20 · BSB

Was not Achan son of Zerah unfaithful regarding what was set apart for destruction, bringing wrath upon the whole congregation of Israel? Yet it was not only Achan who perished because of his sin!’”

1 Samuel 14:36–46 · BSB

And Saul said, “Let us go down after the Philistines by night and plunder them until dawn, leaving no man alive!” “Do what seems good to you,” the troops replied. But the priest said, “We must consult God here.”

Also

Ecclesiastes 9:16

Ecclesiastes 9:16 · BSB

And I said, “Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

17The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools.

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