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Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength. Nevertheless the poor man`s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
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Wisdom Outweighs Might
Commentators agree that the verse's primary lesson is the superiority of wisdom over physical strength or military power. As the preceding story illustrates, a single wise person can achieve what a mighty army cannot. This affirms that God-given insight is more valuable and effective than worldly might.
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Ecclesiastes
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Reformed Baptist
Then said I, wisdom [is] better than strength Wisdom of mind, even in a poor man, is better than strength of body, e…
Presbyterian
A man may, by his wisdom, accomplish what he could never do by his strength. If God be for us, who can be against us? Or who can stand bef…
