Proverbs 24:5

The Message

It’s better to be wise than strong; intelligence outranks muscle any day. Strategic planning is the key to warfare; to win, you need a lot of good counsel.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:29

God is solid backing to a well-lived life, but he calls into question a shabby performance.

Proverbs 21:22

One sage entered a whole city of armed soldiers— their trusted defenses fell to pieces!

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom puts more strength in one wise person Than ten strong men give to a city.