Ecclesiastes 9:15

Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.

Ecclesiastes 4:13

Better is a poor and wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no longer be admonished.

Genesis 40:23

Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgot him.

2 Samuel 20:22

Then the woman went unto all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and cast it out to Joab. And he blew a trumpet, and they retired from the city, every man to his tent. And Joab returned to Jerusalem unto the king.

Esther 6:2-3

And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's eunuchs, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on king Ahasuerus.

Ecclesiastes 2:16

For there is no remembrance of the wise more than of the fool forever; seeing that which now is in the days to come shall all be forgotten. And how does the wise man die? as the fool.

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Summary

Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.

Bible References

Yet

Genesis 40:23
Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgot him.
Esther 6:2
And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's eunuchs, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on king Ahasuerus.

General references

2 Samuel 20:16
Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near here, that I may speak with you.
Proverbs 2:11
Discretion shall preserve you, understanding shall keep you:
Proverbs 21:22
A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and casts down the stronghold in which they trust.
Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom strengthens the wise more than ten mighty men who are in the city.
1 Corinthians 12:22
Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: