Ecclesiastes 9:16

New English Translation

So I concluded that wisdom is better than might, but a poor man’s wisdom is despised; no one ever listens to his advice.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:15

The wealth of a rich person is like a fortified city, but the poor are brought to ruin by their poverty.

Proverbs 21:22

The wise person can scale the city of the mighty and bring down the stronghold in which they trust.

Proverbs 24:5

A wise warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;

Proverbs 8:14

Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.

Ecclesiastes 10:10

If an iron axhead is blunt and a workman does not sharpen its edge, he must exert a great deal of effort; so wisdom has the advantage of giving success.

Ecclesiastes 7:12

For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

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