Proverbs 24:5
Being wise is better than being strong/powerful; those who know many things can accomplish more than those who are very strong.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
In Context
Cross References
Proverbs 8:14I give people good advice and I enable them to do things that are wise. I understand how things really are, and I am strong.
Proverbs 21:22A wise army commander helps his troops climb over a wall to attack a city that is defended by a strong army, with the result that they are able to ◄get over/destroy► the high walls that their enemies trusted would protect them.
Ecclesiastes 9:14There was a small town, where only a few people lived. The army of a great king came to that town and surrounded it. They built dirt ramps up against the walls in order to climb up and attack the town.
Isaiah 40:31But those who trust in Yahweh will become strong again; it will be as though they will soar/fly high like [SIM] eagles do. They will run for a long time and not become weary; they will walk long distances and not faint.
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 →