Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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 the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him.
Esther 6:2
And it was found written how Mordecai had told about Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's eunuchs, who guarded the threshold, and who had sought to lay hands on King Ahasuerus.

General references

2 Samuel 20:16
Then a wise woman called from the city, "Listen! Listen! Tell Joab, 'Come here, that I may speak to you.'"
Proverbs 2:11
discretion will watch over you, understanding will guard you,
Proverbs 21:22
A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom gives strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.
1 Corinthians 12:22
On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable,

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