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 up! Listen up! Tell Joab, 'Come near so that I may speak to you.'"
Proverbs 2:11
Discretion will protect you, understanding will guard you,
Proverbs 21:22
The wise person can scale the city of the mighty and bring down the stronghold in which they trust.
Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city.

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