Proverbs 24:5
If you have wisdom, you are strong; if you have knowledge, your power increases,
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
In Context
4Its rooms are filled by knowledge with all kinds of valuable and beautiful objects.
6for with wise guidance you can go to war; you will be victorious by having many good advisors.
Cross References
Proverbs 8:14I have advice and good judgment; I know what makes sense, and I have power.
Proverbs 21:22The wise can overcome a city belonging to strong warriors, and tear down the fortress they trusted to protect them.
Ecclesiastes 9:14Once there was a small town with only a few inhabitants. A powerful king came and besieged the town, building great earth ramps against its walls.
Isaiah 40:31But those who trust in the Lord will have their strength renewed. They will fly high with wings like eagles. They will run and not be tired. They will walk and not be worn out.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 24:4-7
3 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: 4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. 5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. 6 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety. We are tempted to envy those that grow rich, and raise their estates and families, by such unjust courses as our consciences will by no means suffer us to use. But, to set aside that… Read the whole commentary →