Ecclesiastes 9:17
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.”
דָּבָר
In Hebrew, dabar is not just a word spoken — it is a word that accomplishes something. God's dabar does not return empty. The psalmist says this word is a lamp to his feet — not a floodlight revealing everything ahead, but enough light for the next step. That is faith.
שָׁמַע
are heard
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שָׁמַע
To hear, to listen, to obey. Shema. Hear O Israel. In Hebrew to truly hear means to obey. God is looking for those who hear with the intention to do.
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חָכָם
wise people
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חָכָם
wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
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מָשַׁל
a ruler
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מָשַׁל
to rule
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