Ecclesiastes 9:16

Tree of Life Version

So I said: “Wisdom is better than strength.” But the poor man’s wisdom is despised and his words are not heeded.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:15

The wealth of a rich man is a strong city. Poverty is the ruin of the poor.

Proverbs 21:22

A wise person scales the city of warriors and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.

Proverbs 24:5

A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge becomes even stronger.

Proverbs 8:14

Counsel and sound wisdom are mine. I have understanding and power.

Ecclesiastes 10:10

If the iron axe is blunt and one doesn’t sharpen the edge, then he must exert more force. So wisdom has the advantage of giving success.

Ecclesiastes 7:12

For wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: wisdom preserves the life of the one who possesses it.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom makes a wise man stronger than ten rulers in a city.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

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