Proverbs 24:5 - The Scriptures 1998

⁵ Mighty is the wise in strength, And a man of knowledge strengthens power;

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁵ A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁵ A wise man is strong and is better than a strong man, and a man of knowledge increases and strengthens his power; [Prov. 21:22; Eccl. 9:16.]

American Standard Version (1901)

⁵ A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might.

Common English Bible

⁵ A wise person is mightier than a strong one; a knowledgeable person than a powerful one.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁵ A wise man is strong, and a well-taught man is robust and valiant.

Proverbs 24:5 Cross References

Psalm 84:7

They go from strength to strength, Appearing before Elohim in Tsiyon.

Proverbs 10:29

The way of יהוה  is a stronghold for the perfect, But ruin to the workers of wickedness.

Proverbs 21:22

A wise one scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the trusted stronghold.

Proverbs 24:6

For by wise guidance you wage your own battle, And delivery is by a great counsellor.

Proverbs 8:14

“Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom; I am understanding, mightiness is mine.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom makes the wise strong, more than ten rulers that are in the city.

Isaiah 36:5

“I say: You speak of having counsel and strength for battle, but they are vain words. Now in whom do you trust, that you have rebelled against me?

Isaiah 40:31

but those who wait on יהוה  renew their strength, they raise up the wing like eagles, they run and are not weary, they walk and do not faint.

Colossians 1:11

being empowered with all power, according to the might of His esteem, for all endurance and patience with joy,