Wisdom versus Fools, Sin, and Folly

17 The words of the wise are heard in quiet,

more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools.

18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war,

but one sinner can destroy much that is good.

10 One dead fly makes the perfumer’s ointment give off a rancid stench,

so a little folly can outweigh much wisdom.