Ecclesiastes 9:16

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

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom strengthens the wise more than ten mighty men who are in the city.

Proverbs 21:22

A wise man attacks the city of the mighty, and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.

Proverbs 10:15

The rich man's wealth is his strength. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

Proverbs 24:5

A wise man is strong. A man of knowledge increases strength.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

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

Mark 6:2-3

Jesus taught in the synagogue on the Sabbath. Many were astonished when they heard him. They asked: Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to this man and how did he perform these mighty works by his hands?

John 7:47-49

The Pharisees therefore answered them: Are you also deceived?

John 9:24-34

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

1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Consider your calling, brothers. Not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called.

James 2:2-6

A man wearing a gold ring and fine clothes and a poor man in shabby clothes comes into your synagogue.

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
A wise woman shouted from the top of the wall: Hear this! Listen to me! I must talk to Joab! Tell him to come here!
Proverbs 2:11
Discretion will protect you. Understanding will watch over you.
Proverbs 21:22
A wise man attacks the city of the mighty, and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom strengthens the wise more than ten mighty men who are in the city.