Ecclesiastes 9:16

God's Word

So I said, “Wisdom is better than strength,” even though that poor person’s wisdom was despised, and no one listened to what he said.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:15

The rich person’s wealth is ⌞his⌟ strong city. Poverty ruins the poor.

Proverbs 21:22

A wise man attacks a city of warriors and pulls down the strong defenses in which they trust.

Proverbs 24:5

A strong man knows how to use his strength, but a person with knowledge is even more powerful.

Proverbs 8:14

Advice and priceless wisdom are mine. I, Understanding, have strength.

Ecclesiastes 10:10

If an ax is blunt and the edge isn’t sharpened, then one has to use more strength. But wisdom prepares the way for success.

Ecclesiastes 7:12

Wisdom protects us just as money protects us, but the advantage of wisdom is that it gives life to those who have it.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom will help a wise person more than ten rulers can help a city.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much that is good.