Ecclesiastes 9:14-18 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

14. There was a small town with only a few people in it. A great king fought against it and put his armies all around it.

15. Now there was a wise man in the town. He was poor, but he used his wisdom to save his town. But later on, everyone forgot about him.

16. I still think wisdom is better than strength. But those people forgot about the poor man’s wisdom. And they stopped listening to what he said.

17. The quiet words of a wise man are betterthan the shouts of a foolish ruler.

18. Wisdom is better than weapons of war.But one sinner can destroy much good.

Ecclesiastes 9