resolving contradictions in the bible

This is an example of how some Christians "resolve" the contradictions in the Bible. Look at this two verses concerning whether the people with Paul on the Damascus road heard the so-called heavenly voice, or not:

- YES, they heard the voice:

Acts 9:7 - And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.

- NO, they did NOT hear the voice:

Acts.22:9 - And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me.

Obvious contradiction, right? Now the exercise consists of finding some sort of creative interpretation to make appear like there is no contradiction.

An answer below.

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"[...] the men heard the noise of the voice, but did not hear the words which were spoken."

Taken from http://www.lookinguntojesus.net/ata20020224.htm