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 called out from the city, “Listen! Listen! Please tell Joab to come here and let me speak with him.”
Proverbs 2:11
Discretion will watch over you,
and understanding will guard you,
Proverbs 21:22
A wise person went up against a city of warriors
and brought down its secure fortress.
Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom makes the wise man stronger
than ten rulers of a city.

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