Wisdomstrengthensa wisemanmorethantenrulerswhoare in a city.
A wisemanscalesthe cityof the mightyAnd bringsdownthe strongholdin whichthey trust.
A wisemanis strong,And a manof knowledgeincreasespower.
"Counselis mine and soundwisdom;I am understanding,poweris mine.
A pooryet wiseladis betterthanan oldand foolishkingwhonolongerknows[how] to receiveinstruction.
For wisdomis protection[just as] moneyis protection,But the advantageof knowledgeis that wisdompreservesthe livesof its possessors.
