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
And a wise woman calleth out of the city, 'Hear, hear; say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near hither, and I speak unto thee.'
Proverbs 2:11
Thoughtfulness doth watch over thee, Understanding doth keep thee,
Proverbs 21:22
A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.
Ecclesiastes 7:19
The wisdom giveth strength to a wise man, more than wealth the rulers who have been in a city.