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, “Hear, hear! Please tell Joab, ‘Come here that I may speak with you.’”
Proverbs 2:11
Discretion will guard you,
Understanding will watch over 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 strengthens a wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.

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