Ecclesiastes 9:16

Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

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

Proverbs 21:22

A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

Proverbs 10:15

The rich man's wealth is his strong city: The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

Proverbs 24:5

A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might,

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroyeth much good.

Mark 6:2-3

And when the sabbath was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, Whence hath this man these things? and, What is the wisdom that is given unto this man, and what mean'such mighty works wrought by his hands?

John 7:47-49

The Pharisees therefore answered them, Are ye also led astray?

John 9:24-34

So they called a second time the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give glory to God: we know that this man is a sinner.

1 Corinthians 1:26-29

For behold your calling, brethren, that not many wise after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called :

James 2:2-6

For if there come into your synagogue a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, and there come in also a poor man in vile clothing;

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Summary

Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

Bible References

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 hither, that I may speak with thee.
Proverbs 2:11
Discretion shall watch over thee; Understanding shall keep thee:
Proverbs 21:22
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.

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