Proverbs 24:5-7
International Standard Version
5 A wise man is strong,[a]
and a knowledgeable man grows in strength.
6 For through wise counsel you will wage your war,
and victory lies in an abundance of advisors.
7 Wisdom lies beyond reach of the fool;
he has nothing to say in court.[b]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:5 So MT; LXX reads Being wise is better than being strong
- Proverbs 24:7 Lit. in the gate
Proverbs 24:5-7
New International Version
Saying 22
5 The wise prevail through great power,
and those who have knowledge muster their strength.
6 Surely you need guidance to wage war,
and victory is won through many advisers.(A)
Saying 23
7 Wisdom is too high for fools;
in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths.
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