Ecclesiastes 9:16

Young's Literal Translation 1862

And I said, `Better `is' wisdom than might, and the wisdom of the poor is despised, and his words are not heard.' --

Cross References

Proverbs 10:15

The wealth of the rich `is' his strong city, The ruin of the poor `is' their poverty.

Proverbs 21:22

A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.

Proverbs 24:5

Mighty `is' the wise in strength, And a man of knowledge is strengthening power,

Proverbs 8:14

Mine `is' counsel and substance, I `am' understanding, I have might.

Ecclesiastes 10:10

If the iron hath been blunt, And he the face hath not sharpened, Then doth he increase strength, And wisdom `is' advantageous to make right.

Ecclesiastes 7:12

For wisdom `is' a defense, money `is' a defence, And the advantage of the knowledge of wisdom `is', She reviveth her possessors.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

The wisdom giveth strength to a wise man, more than wealth the rulers who have been in a city.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Better `is' wisdom than weapons of conflict, And one sinner destroyeth much good!