Ecclesiastes 9:16

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

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 brings down the strength of its confidence.

A wise man has great power; and a knowledgeable man increases strength;

Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power.

If the axe is blunt, and one doesn't sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.

For wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.

Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.

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