Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom giveth more strength to the wise than ten rulers which were in the city.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.

In Context

18It is good that thou shouldst take hold of that, and that also from this thou withdraw not thy hand; for he that feareth God will come forth out of them all.

20For no man is so righteous upon earth, that he should do always good, and never sin.—

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Cross References

2 Samuel 20:22And the woman came unto all the people with her wisdom; and they cut off the head of Sheba' the son of Bichri, and cast it down to Joab: and he blew the cornet, and they scattered themselves from the city, every man to his tents. And Joab returned to Jerusalem unto the king.

Proverbs 21:22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength in which they trusted.

Ecclesiastes 9:13Also in this manner have I seen wisdom under the sun, and it seemed great unto me:

Ecclesiastes 9:16Then said I, Wisdom is better than might: although the poor man's wisdom is held in contempt, and his words are not heard.

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 →

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