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Proverbs 24:5

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A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
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  1. Ecclesiastes 7:19Rank 1 from verse 5
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    19Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.

  2. Colossians 1:11Rank 2 from verse 5
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    11Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

  3. Isaiah 40:31Rank 3 from verse 5
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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.

  4. Proverbs 21:22Rank 4 from verse 5
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    22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

  5. Proverbs 8:14Rank 5 from verse 5
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    14Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

  6. Psalms 84:7Rank 6 from verse 5
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    7They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.

  7. Ecclesiastes 9:14–18Rank 7 from verse 5
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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.

  8. Proverbs 10:29Rank 8 from verse 5
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    29The way of the Lord is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

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Proverbs 24:5

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wise

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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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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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strong

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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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yea

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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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strength

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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.

24:5A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

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24:6For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellers there is safety.

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