Proverbs 24:5–6
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
††A wise man is strong, yea a man of knowledge encreaseth strength.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. is in strength.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. strengtheneth might.
For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellers there is safety.
*For by wise counsell thou shalt make thy warre: and in multitude of counsellers there is safetie.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 20.18. and 11.14. and 15.22.
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- Ecclesiastes 7:19Rank 1 from verse 5
- Colossians 1:11Rank 2 from verse 5
- Isaiah 40:31Rank 3 from verse 5
31But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
31†But they that waite vpon the LORD, shall renew their strength: they shall mount vp with wings as Eagles, they shal runne and not be weary, and they shall walke, and not faint.
- Proverbs 21:22Rank 4 from verse 5
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- Psalms 84:7Rank 6 from verse 5
- Ecclesiastes 9:14–18Rank 7 from verse 5
14There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it:
15Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.
16Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
17The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
18Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
14 There was a little citie, and few men within it; and there came a great King against it, and besieged it, & built great bulwarks against it:
15Now there was found in it a poore wise man, and hee by his wisedome deliuered the citie; yet no man remembred that same poore man.
16*Then said I, Wisedome is better then strength: neuerthelesse, the poore mans wisedome is despised, and his words are not heard.
17The words of wise men are heard in quiet, more then the cry of him that ruleth among fooles.
18Wisedome is better then weapons of warre: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
- Proverbs 10:29Rank 8 from verse 5
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- Proverbs 11:14Rank 1 from verse 6
- Proverbs 20:18Rank 2 from verse 6
- Ephesians 6:10–20Rank 3 from verse 6
10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
19And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
20For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, & in the power of his might.
11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the deuill.
12For wee wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darknes of this world, against ‖spirituall wickednes in ‖high places.
13Wherfore take vnto you the whole armour of God, that yee may be able to withstand in the euill day, and ‖hauing done all, to stand.
14Stand therefore, hauing your loynes girt about with trueth, and hauing on the breast-plate of righteousnesse:
15And your feete shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace.
16Aboue all, taking the shielde of Faith, wherewith yee shall bee able to quench all the fierie dartes of the wicked.
17And take the helmet of saluation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18Praying alwayes with all prayer and supplication in the spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseuerance, and supplication for all Saints,
19And for mee, that vtterance may be giuen vnto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make knowen the mysterie of the Gospel:
20For which I am an ambassador ‖in bonds, that ‖therein I may speake boldly, as I ought to speake.
- Luke 14:31Rank 4 from verse 6
31Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?
31Or what king going to make war against another king, sitteth not downe first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand, to meete him that commeth against him with twentie thousand?
- Proverbs 15:22Rank 5 from verse 6
- 1 Timothy 6:11–12Rank 6 from verse 6
11But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
12Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
11But thou, O man of God, flie these things; and follow after righteousnesse, godlinesse, faith, loue, patience, meekenesse.
12Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternall life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
- 1 Corinthians 9:25–27Rank 7 from verse 6
25And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
26I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:
27But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
25And euery man that striueth for the masterie, is temperate in all things: Now they doe it to obtaine a corruptible crowne, but we an incorruptible.
26I therefore so runne, not as vncertainely: so fight I, not as one that beateth the ayre:
27But I keepe vnder my body, and bring it into subiection: lest that by any meanes when I haue preached to others, I my selfe should be a castaway.
- 2 Timothy 4:7Rank 8 from verse 6
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Proverbs 24:5
Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Having great power, might, firmness, courage, capacity, influence, defence, health, intensity, or ability to act, endure, resist, overcome, or support.
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1. Indeed, marking confirmation, emphasis, addition, continuation, or heightening of what is said; it may also emphasize a question. 2. Yes, expressing an affirmative answer or declaration.
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Understanding or awareness gained by knowing; recognition; what is known.
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Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.
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Proverbs 24:6
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. A purpose, plan, design, or settled decision. 2. Advice, guidance, or direction. 3. Wisdom, judgment, or understanding for determining a course. 4. As a verb, to advise, direct, or recommend a course.
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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
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To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.
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Sense 1: Armed conflict. Sense 2: As a verb, to fight or contend.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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1. A great number or large gathered body of persons, creatures, or forces; a crowd, company, or host. 2. A great number, amount, fullness, or abundance of years, words, deeds, mercies, sins, possessions, waters, or other stated things.
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Freedom or protection from danger, harm, or hazard; security.
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4And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
4And by knowledge shall the chambers bee filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
5A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
5††A wise man is strong, yea a man of knowledge encreaseth strength.
Selected passage6For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellers there is safety.
6*For by wise counsell thou shalt make thy warre: and in multitude of counsellers there is safetie.
Selected passage7Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
7Wisedome is too high for a foole: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.