A wisemanis strong,And a manof knowledgeincreasespower.
They gofrom strengthto strength,[Every one of them] appearsbeforeGodin Zion.
The wayof the LORDis a strongholdto the upright,But ruinto the workersof iniquity.
A wisemanscalesthe cityof the mightyAnd bringsdownthe strongholdin whichthey trust.
For by wiseguidanceyou will wagewar,And in abundanceof counselorsthere is victory.
"Counselis mine and soundwisdom;I am understanding,poweris mine.
Wisdomstrengthensa wisemanmorethantenrulerswhoare in a city.
"I say,'Your counseland strengthfor the warare onlyemptywords.'Nowon whomdo you rely,that you have rebelledagainst me?
Yet those who waitfor the LORDWill gainnewstrength;They will mountup [with] wingslike eagles,They will runand not gettired,They will walkand not becomeweary.
strengthenedwith allpower,accordingto His gloriousmight,for the attaining of allsteadfastnessand patience;joyously
