“Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.”
The final observation that the quiet words of the wise are heard better than the shout of a ruler among fools, affirms wisdom's persuasive power even in the face of overwhelming force. The gentle voice of wisdom, once heeded, prevails over loud authority; yet the caveat—"among fools"—suggests that wisdom's persuasion succeeds only with those capable of perceiving it. This verse concludes the narrative on a note affirming wisdom's value, however limited its actual influence.
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