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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