Ecclesiastes 9:16
But I say that wisdom is better than strength, though the poor man’s wisdom is despised and his words are not heeded.
Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.
Proverbs 21:22
A wise man scales the city [walls] of the mighty
And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
Proverbs 10:15
The rich man’s wealth is his fortress;
The ruin of the poor is their poverty.
Proverbs 24:5
A wise man is strong,
And a man of knowledge strengthens his power;
Ecclesiastes 9:18
Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
Mark 6:2-3
When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue; and many who listened to Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things [this knowledge and spiritual insight]? What is this wisdom [this confident understanding of the Scripture] that has been given to Him, and such miracles as these performed by His hands?
John 7:47-49
Then the Pharisees said to them, “Have you also been deluded and swept off your feet?
John 9:24-34
So a second time they called the man who had been [born] blind, and said to him, “Give God glory and praise [for your sight]! We know this Man [Jesus] is a sinner [separated from God].”
1 Corinthians 1:26-29
Just look at your own calling, believers; not many [of you were considered] wise according to human standards, not many powerful or influential, not many of high and noble birth.
James 2:2-6
For if a man comes into your
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Discretion will watch over you,
Understanding and discernment will guard you,
A wise man scales the city [walls] of the mighty
And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.