Charles Ellicott Commentary Ecclesiastes 7:19

"Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city." — Ecclesiastes 7:19 (ASV)

Mighty men. —The word is translated “governor” in Genesis 42:6, and likewise see Ecclesiastes 10:5; see also Ecclesiastes 8:8. The preacher returns to the topic of Ecclesiastes 7:12. Of the “For” in the next verse, only forced explanations have been given; the sentiment is Solomon’s (1 Kings 8:46).