Proverbs 24:5
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.
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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.
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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 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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24:4And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
24:4And by knowledge shall the chambers bee filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
24:5A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
24:5††A wise man is strong, yea a man of knowledge encreaseth strength.
Selected passage24:6For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellers there is safety.
24:6*For by wise counsell thou shalt make thy warre: and in multitude of counsellers there is safetie.