Proverbs Chapter 24 verse 5 Holy Bible

ASV Proverbs 24:5

A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might,
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BBE Proverbs 24:5

A wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge makes strength greater.
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DARBY Proverbs 24:5

A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
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KJV Proverbs 24:5

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


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WEB Proverbs 24:5

A wise man has great power; And a knowledgeable man increases strength;
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YLT Proverbs 24:5

Mighty `is' the wise in strength, And a man of knowledge is strengthening power,
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Pulpit Commentary

Pulpit CommentaryVerses 5, 6. - Wisdom is beneficial in peace and war. Verse 5. - A wise man is strong. בעוז, "in strength," full of strength, because, however feeble in body, he is wise in counsel, firm in purpose, brave in conduct, thoroughly to be depended upon, and supported by his perfect trust in God (comp. Proverbs 21:22). The Septuagint, with which agree the Syriac and Chaldee, reading differently, renders, "A wise man is better than a strong man" - a sentiment which Lesetre compares to Cicoro's "cedant arma togae." A man of knowledge increaseth strength; literally, strengtheneth power; shows greater, superior power, as Amos 2:14. The Septuagint, from some corruption of the text, renders, "And a man having prudence (is better) than a large estate (γεωργίου μεγάλου);" i.e. wisdom will bring a man more worldly advantages than the possession of extensive farms. The gnome is proved by what follows.

Ellicott's Commentary

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(5) A man of knowledge increaseth strength.--For the spiritual sense, comp. 2Peter 3:18.