For she hath cast down many wounded: Yea, all her slain are a mighty host.

Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might.

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.

The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.

A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might,