Proverbs 24:5
“A wise man is strong, yea a man of knowledge encreaseth strength.”
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Proverbs 24:5 Context
3Through wisedome is an house builded, and by vnderstanding it is established. 4And by knowledge shall the chambers bee filled with all precious and pleasant riches. 5A wise man is strong, yea a man of knowledge encreaseth strength. 6For by wise counsell thou shalt make thy warre: and in multitude of counsellers there is safetie. 7Wisedome is too high for a foole: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 24:5
A wise man [is] strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
- King James Version
A wise man is strong, And a man of knowledge increases power.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might,
- American Standard Version (1901)
A wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge makes strength greater.
- Basic English Bible
A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
- Darby Bible
A wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
- Webster's Bible
A wise man has great power; and a knowledgeable man increases strength;
- World English Bible
Mighty [is] the wise in strength, And a man of knowledge is strengthening power,
- Youngs Literal Bible
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 24:5
24:5 Is strong - Is courageous and resolute, and able by wisdom to do greater things than others can accomplish by strength.