Ecclesiastes 9:16

Modern King James Version

And I said, Wisdom is better than strength; but the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

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Wisdom makes the wise stronger than ten mighty ones who are in the city.

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

A wise one scales the city of the mighty and brings down the strength of its hope.

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

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

Counsel and sound wisdom are mine; I am understanding; I have strength.

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

If the iron is blunt, and he does not whet the edge, then he must put more strength to it. But wisdom is profitable to direct.