Ecclesiastes 9:17 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

fools . fat, inert. Hebrew. kesil. See note on Proverbs 1:7 .

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. The words of wise men are heard in quiet - In the tumult of war the words of Archimedes were not heard; an...

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

The words of wise men are heard in quiet— The words of wise men are more minded among people of a sedate disposition, than the cry of war raised by a man in authority among the inconstant multitud...

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. The words of wise (men are) heard in quiet. So the Lord Jesus did "not cry, nor lift, up, nor cause...

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Live Worthily While You May 1-3. The future is in God's hands. Good and bad alike must die.

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

The Chief Good not to be found in Wisdom : Ecclesiastes 8:16-17 ; Ecclesiastes 9:1-6 1. The Preacher commences this section by carefully defining his position and equipment as he starts on his...

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In view of the evidences of the truth of the affirmation, "vanity... all is vanity," the preacher now turns to its effect on the mind of the man living "under the sun." He extols this worldly wisdom,...

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard. (17) The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that r...

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

THE SAVIOUR OF THE CITY ‘There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it,’ etc. Ecclesiastes 9:14-18...

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

The words of wise [men are] heard in quiet ,.... That is, by some persons and at some times, though not by all persons and always; or they are to be heard, or should be heard, though they seldom be,...

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

The words of wise [men are] heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. Ver. 17. The words of wise men are heard in quiet. ] The submissive words of a poor man speaking with g...

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The words of wise men Though poor; are heard in quiet Are uttered with a modest and low voice, and are, or should be, heard by wise men; more than the cry The clamorous and senseless discours...

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Advantages of Wisdom.       13 This wisdom have I seen also under the sun, and it seemed great unto me:   14 There was...

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Wise men, though poor, as may be gathered both from the foregoing relation, and because he is opposed to the ruling fool in the next clause, are heard , to wit, by wise men; or should be heard...

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Chapter 9 The Same Things Happen to All Whether They Be Righteous, Wise Or Sons of Men. And In The End All Die In The Same Way. So Let The Righteous Live Life As They May And Enjoy It For God Has Ac...

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Ecclesiastes 9:13 . This wisdom.] The special instance of the power of wisdom related in the next verse. Ecclesiastes 9:14 . Few men within it.] Not a city with a scanty pop...

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Ecclesiastes 8:16-10 I. At the end of chap. viii. and the beginning of chap. ix., Koheleth points out that it is impossible for us to construct a satisfactory policy of life. "The work of God," or...

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ecclesiastes 9:5 . The dead know not any thing. This is explained by the next phrase, the memory of them is forgotten. Elijah went up to heaven, or paradise, as the Jews will have it. John 3:13...

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - The Biblical Illustrator

There was a little city, and few men within it. The little city and the poor wise man The little city, as first introduced to our notice, is in sore straits. The legion of the foe seem innumera...

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Ecclesiastes 9:1-21 One fate happens to all, and the dead are cut off from all the feelings and interests of life in the upper world. Ecclesiastes 9:1 This continues the su...

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Wisdom Still to be Sought

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 7:3-6 ; Genesis 41:33-40 ; Isaiah 42:2 ; Isaiah 42:4 ; James 1:20 ; James 3:17 ; James 3:18 ; Proverbs 28:23

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Of wise men — Though poor. In quiet — Uttered with a modest and low voice. The cry — The clamorous discourses of a rich and potent, but foolish man.