Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.
In Context
20Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Cross References
2 Samuel 20:22Then the woman went unto all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and threw it out to Joab. And he blew the trumpet, and they were dispersed from the city, every man to his tent. And Joab returned to Jerusalem unto the king.
Proverbs 21:22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
Ecclesiastes 9:13I have also seen wisdom under the sun on this wise, and it seemed great unto me:
Ecclesiastes 9:16Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man`s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
Colossians 1:9For this cause we also, since the day we heard [it], do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 7:12-23
The Advantages of Wisdom. 11 Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. 12 For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it. 13 Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked? 14 In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.… Read the whole commentary →