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Wise warriors are mightier than strong ones,[a]
    and those who have knowledge than those who have strength;
for by wise guidance you can wage your war,
    and in abundance of counsellors there is victory.
Wisdom is too high for fools;
    in the gate they do not open their mouths.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 24:5 Gk Compare Syr Tg: Heb A wise man is strength

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