Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of understanding is better than he that is mighty of strength.
New American Standard Bible
And a man of knowledge
King James Version
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
Holman Bible
and a man of knowledge than one of strength;
International Standard Version
A wise man is strong, and a knowledgeable man grows in strength.
A Conservative Version
A wise man is strong, yea, a man of knowledge increases might.
American Standard Version
A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might,
Amplified
A wise man is strong,
And a man of knowledge strengthens his power;
Bible in Basic English
A wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge makes strength greater.
Darby Translation
A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
Julia Smith Translation
A wise man is in strength, and a man of knowledge strengthens power.
King James 2000
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increases strength.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The warrior of wisdom [is] in strength, and a man of knowledge is strong [in] power.
Modern King James verseion
A wise man is strong; yes, a man of knowledge increases strength.
NET Bible
A wise warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;
New Heart English Bible
A wise man has great power; and a knowledgeable man increases strength;
The Emphasized Bible
A wise man, is mighty, and, a man of knowledge, becometh alert in vigour.
Webster
A wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
World English Bible
A wise man has great power; and a knowledgeable man increases strength;
Youngs Literal Translation
Mighty is the wise in strength, And a man of knowledge is strengthening power,
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 24:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Learning From Your Father
4 Through discretion shall the chambers be filled with all costly and pleasant riches. 5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of understanding is better than he that is mighty of strength. 6 For with discretion must wars be taken in hand, and whereas are many that can give counsel, there is the victory.
Cross References
Proverbs 21:22
A wise man winneth the city of the mighty; and as for the strength that they trust in, he bringeth it down.
Psalm 84:7
They will go from strength to strength, and unto the God of Gods appeareth every one of them in Zion.
Proverbs 8:14
I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength.
Proverbs 10:29
The way of the LORD giveth a courage unto the godly; but it is a fear for wicked doers.
Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom giveth more courage unto the wise, than ten mighty men of the city.
Ecclesiastes 9:14-18
There was a little city, and a few men within it: so there came a great king and besieged it, and made great bulwarks against it.
Isaiah 40:31
But unto them that have the LORD before their eyes, shall strength be increased, Eagles wings shall grow upon them; When they run, they shall not fall; and when they go, they shall not be weary."
Colossians 1:11
strengthened with all might, through his glorious power, unto all patience, and long suffering, with joyfulness,