Ecclesiastes 9:16

But I say that wisdom is better than might, though the poor man's wisdom is despised and his words are not heard.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom gives strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.

Proverbs 21:22

A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.

Proverbs 10:15

A rich man's wealth is his strong city; the poverty of the poor is their ruin.

Proverbs 24:5

A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might,

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.

Mark 6:2-3

And on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, saying, "Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How are such mighty works done by his hands?

John 7:47-49

The Pharisees answered them, "Have you also been deceived?

John 9:24-34

So for the second time they called the man who had been blind and said to him, "Give glory to God. We know that this man is a sinner."

1 Corinthians 1:26-29

For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth.

James 2:2-6

For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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 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.

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