Ecclesiastes 9:16

The English Standar Version

But I say that wisdom is better than might, though the poor man's wisdom is despised and his words are not heard.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:15

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

Proverbs 21:22

A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.

Proverbs 24:5

A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might,

Proverbs 8:14

I have counsel and sound wisdom; I have insight; I have strength.

Ecclesiastes 10:10

If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge, he must use more strength, but wisdom helps one to succeed.[2]

Ecclesiastes 7:12

For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

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

Ecclesiastes 9:18

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