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Ecclesiastes 9:15-17

15 Now there lived in that city a man poor but wise, and he saved the city by his wisdom. But nobody remembered that poor man.

16 So I said, “Wisdom is better than strength.” But the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are no longer heeded.

17 The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded
than the shouts of a ruler of fools.

Cross References for Ecclesiastes 9:15-17

Genesis 40:23 - The chief cupbearer, however, did not remember Joseph; he forgot him. Click to read the verse Genesis 40:23 Click to read the verse Genesis 40:23

Exodus 1:8 - Then a new king, who did not know about Joseph, came to power in Egypt. Click to read the verse Exodus 1:8 Click to read the verse Exodus 1:8

Proverbs 28:2 - When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge main... Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:2 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:2

2 Samuel 20:22 - Then the woman went to all the people with her wise advice, and they cut off the head of Sheba ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:22 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:22

Proverbs 11:11 - Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is des... Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:11 Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:11

1 Chronicles 19:2 - David thought, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 19:2 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 19:2

Esther 6:3 - “What honor and recognition has Mordecai received for this?” the king asked. “Nothing has been ... Click to read the verse Esther 6:3 Click to read the verse Esther 6:3

Ecclesiastes 4:13 - Advancement Is Meaningless Better a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no lon... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 4:13 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 4:13

Ecclesiastes 2:16 - For the wise man, like the fool, will not be long remembered; in days to come both will be forg... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:16 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:16

Esther 6:2-3 - It was found recorded there that Mordecai had exposed Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s of... Click to read the verse Esther 6:2-3 Click to read the verse Esther 6:2-3