Ecclesiastes 9:16

So I concluded, "Wisdom is better than strength. Nevertheless, the wisdom of the poor is rejected his words are never heard."

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom given as strength to a wise person is better than having ten powerful men in the city.

Proverbs 21:22

A wise man attacks the city of the mighty, bringing down the fortress in which they trust.

Proverbs 10:15

The rich hide within the fortress that is their wealth, but the poor are dismayed due to their poverty.

Proverbs 24:5

A wise man is strong, and a knowledgeable man grows in strength.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, and a single sinner can destroy a lot of good.

Mark 6:2-3

When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were utterly amazed. "Where did this man get all these things?" they asked. "What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What great miracles are being done by his hands!

John 7:47-49

Then the Pharisees replied to them, "You haven't been deceived, too, have you?

John 9:24-34

The Jewish leaders summoned the man who had been blind a second time and told him, "Give glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner."

1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Brothers, think about your own calling. Not many of you were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth.

James 2:2-6

Suppose a man wearing gold rings and fine clothes comes into your assembly, and a poor man in dirty clothes 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
Just then a wise woman called out from the city. "Attention!" she said, "Go tell Joab "Come here! I want to talk to you!'"
Proverbs 2:11
Discretion will protect you; understanding will watch over you,
Proverbs 21:22
A wise man attacks the city of the mighty, bringing down the fortress in which they trust.
Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom given as strength to a wise person is better than having ten powerful men in the city.

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