Ecclesiastes 9:16

Catholic Public Domain Version

And so, I declared that wisdom is better than strength. But how is it, then, that the wisdom of the poor man is treated with contempt, and his words are not heeded?

Cross References

Proverbs 10:15

The substance of the rich is the city of his strength. The fear of the poor is their destitution.

Proverbs 21:22

The wise has ascended the city of the strong, and he has torn down the bulwark of its confidence.

Proverbs 24:5

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

Proverbs 8:14

Counsel is mine, and equity. Prudence is mine. Strength is mine.

Ecclesiastes 10:10

If the iron is dull, and if it was not that way before, but has been made dull by much labor, then it will be sharpened. And wisdom will follow after diligence.

Ecclesiastes 7:12

Wisdom with riches is more useful and more advantageous, for those who see the sun.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

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.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is better than weapons of war. And whoever offends in one thing, shall lose many good things.