Ecclesiastes 9:16

King James Version (KJV)

Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

World English Bible (WEB)

Then I said, "Wisdom is better than strength." Nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

Ecclesiastes 9:16 Cross References

A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

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

Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.

Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.