Ecclesiastes 9:16

American King James Version (1999)

Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

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The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and casts down the strength of the confidence thereof.

A wise man is strong; yes, a man of knowledge increases strength.

Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.

For wisdom is a defense, and money is a defense: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom gives life to them that have it.

Wisdom strengthens the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.

Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroys much good.