A wise one scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the trusted stronghold.
Ecclesiastes 7:19 - The Scriptures 2009 Wisdom makes the wise strong, more than ten rulers that are in the city. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition [True] wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers or valiant generals who are in the city. [Ps. 127:1; II Tim. 3:15.] American Standard Version (1901) Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city. Common English Bible Wisdom makes a wise person stronger than ten rulers who are in a city. Catholic Public Domain Version It is good for you to support a just man. Furthermore, you should not withdraw your hand from him, for whoever fears God, neglects nothing. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version It is good that thou shouldst hold up the just, yea and from him withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God, neglecteth nothing. |
A wise one scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the trusted stronghold.
Mighty is the wise in strength, And a man of knowledge strengthens power;
“Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom; I am understanding, mightiness is mine.
A poor and wise youth is better than an old and foolish sovereign who no longer knows how to take warning.
For wisdom protects as silver protects, but the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it.