Proverbs 24:5
A warrior of wisdom is strong, 1 and a man of knowledge increases his strength; 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
In Context
4By knowledge the rooms are filled 1 with all precious and pleasant riches. 1
6for by wise direction you can wage your war 1 and with many advisors there is victory. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 8:14I have good advice and sound wisdom; 1 I am insight; strength belongs to me. 1
Proverbs 21:22A wise man scales the city of the mighty ones, 1 and he brings down the stronghold in which they trusted. 1
Ecclesiastes 9:14There was a small city with only a few men in it, and a great king came against it and besieged it and built great siege ramps against it.
Isaiah 40:31but those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength; they will soar with wings like eagles; 1 they will run and not be weary; they will walk 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 →