Verse 5

A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 21:22 : 22 A wise person ascends the city of warriors and brings down the fortress in which they trust.
  • Eccl 7:19 : 19 Wisdom makes a wise person stronger than ten rulers in a city.
  • Col 1:11 : 11 being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might, so that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father,
  • Ps 84:7 : 7 As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; the early rain covers it with blessings.
  • Prov 8:14 : 14 Counsel and wisdom belong to me; I have understanding and strength.
  • Prov 10:29 : 29 The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the blameless, but it is ruin to evildoers.
  • Eccl 9:14-18 : 14 There was a small city with a few men in it, and a great king came against it, surrounded it, and built large siegeworks around it. 15 Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he saved the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man. 16 So I said, 'Wisdom is better than strength.' But the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded. 17 The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler among fools. 18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
  • Isa 40:31 : 31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.