Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.

World English Bible Classic

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 you should take hold of this. Yes, also don’t withdraw your hand from that; for he who fears God will come out of them all.

20Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and doesn’t sin.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 20:22Then the woman went to all the people in her wisdom. They cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and threw it out to Joab. He blew the trumpet, and they were dispersed from the city, every man to his tent. Then Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king.

Proverbs 21:22A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

Ecclesiastes 9:13I have also seen wisdom under the sun in this way, and it seemed great to me.

Ecclesiastes 9:16Then I said, “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 this, don’t cease praying and making requests for you, that you 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 →

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