Ecclesiastes 9:16

Easy To Read Version

But I still say that wisdom is better than strength. Those people forgot about the poor man’s wisdom, and the people stopped listening to what he said. \{But I still believe that wisdom is better.\}

Cross References

Proverbs 10:15

Wealth protects the rich person. And poverty destroys a poor person.

Proverbs 21:22

A wise person can do almost anything. He can attack a city defended by strong men. And he can destroy the walls that they trusted to save them.

Proverbs 24:5

Wisdom makes a man more powerful. Knowledge gives a man strength.

Proverbs 8:14

But I give people the ability\par to make good decisions\par and have good judgment.\par I give understanding and power!\par

Ecclesiastes 10:10

But wisdom will make any job easier. It is very hard to cut with a dull knife. But if a person sharpens the knife, then the job is easier. \{Wisdom is like that.\}

Ecclesiastes 7:12

Wisdom and money can protect you. But knowledge gained through wisdom is even better—it can save your life!\par

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is better than swords and spears\par in war.\par But one foolish person {\cf2\super [38]} can destroy\par much good.\par