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Ecclesiastes 9:18
| ← Ecclesiastes 9:17 | Ecclesiastes 9:18 (KJV) | Ecclesiastes 10:1 → |
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The words of wise [men are] heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
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Wisdom [is] better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
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Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: [so doth] a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom [and] honour.
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Verse Text
KJV with Strong's Numbers
WisdomH2451 is betterH2896 than weaponsH3627 of warH7128: but oneH259 sinnerH2398 destroyethH6 muchH7235 goodH2896.
Original Hebrew
טֹובָה חָכְמָה מִכְּלֵי קְרָב וְחֹוטֶא אֶחָד יְאַבֵּד טֹובָה הַרְבֵּה׃
| Hebrew | Transliteration | Strong's | Morphology | Gloss |
|---|---|---|---|---|
טוֹבָ֥ה |
to.Vah | H2896 | HAafsa | (is) good |
חָכְמָ֖ה |
chokh.mah | H2451 | HNcfsa | wisdom |
מִ/כְּלֵ֣י |
mi./ke.Lei | H3627 | HR/Ncmpc | more than/ weapons of |
קְרָ֑ב |
ke.Rav | H7128 | HNcmsa | war |
וְ/חוֹטֶ֣א |
ve./cho.Te' | H2398 | HC/Vqrmsa | and/ a sinner |
אֶחָ֔ד |
'e.Chad | H259 | HAcmsa | one |
יְאַבֵּ֥ד |
ye.'a.Bed | H6 | HVpi3ms | he will destroy |
טוֹבָ֥ה |
to.Vah | H2896 | HAafsa | good |
הַרְבֵּֽה |
har.Beh | H7235 | HVha | much |
Source: Westminster Leningrad Codex (MorphHB), TAHOT (Tyndale House)
Strong's References
- H6 — אָבַד (ʼâbad, aw-bad'): a primitive root; properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy); break, destroy(-uction), [phrase] not escape, fail, lose, (cause to, make) perish, spend, [idiom] and surely, take, be undone, [idiom] utterly, be void of, have no way to flee.
- H259 — אֶחָד (ʼechâd, ekh-awd'): a numeral from אָחַד; properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first; a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together,
- H2398 — חָטָא (châṭâʼ, khaw-taw'): a primitive root; properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn; bear the blame, cleanse, commit (sin), by fault, harm he hath done, loss, miss, (make) offend(-er), offer for sin, purge, purify (self), make reconciliation, (cause, make) sin(-ful, -ness), trespass.
- H2451 — חׇכְמָה (chokmâh, khok-maw'): from חָכַם; wisdom (in a good sense); skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit.
- H2896 — טוֹב (ṭôwb, tobe): from טוֹב; good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or women), also as an adverb (well); beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured).
- H3627 — כְּלִי (kᵉlîy, kel-ee'): from כָּלָה; something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon); armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever.
- H7128 — קְרָב (qᵉrâb, ker-awb'): from קָרַב; hostile encounter; battle, war.
- H7235 — רָבָה (râbâh, raw-baw'): a primitive root; to increase (in whatever respect); (bring in) abundance ([idiom] -antly), [phrase] archer (by mistake for רָבַב), be in authority, bring up, [idiom] continue, enlarge, excel, exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly, [idiom] -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have, make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more (in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much (greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), [idiom] process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very.
Cross References
Verse Cross-References (Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, Enhanced)
- better — Ecclesiastes 9:16
- sinner — Joshua 7:1, Joshua 7:5, Joshua 7:11-12, Joshua 22:20, 1 Samuel 14:28-29, 1 Samuel 14:36-46, 2 Samuel 20:1-2, 2 Thessalonians 2:8-12, 2 Timothy 2:16-18, 2 Timothy 3:8, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Titus 1:10-11, Hebrews 12:15-16
Reciprocal references (11): Joshua 6:18, 1 Samuel 14:30, 1 Chronicles 12:32, 2 Chronicles 33:3, Job 34:30, Job 35:8, Ecclesiastes 2:21, Jeremiah 41:3, Daniel 2:23, Jonah 1:12, 1 Corinthians 5:13
Related Topics
- Torrey’s: ARMS, MILITARY
- Nave’s: COMPANY, WAR, WISDOM
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