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A wise man is strong,[a]
    and a knowledgeable man grows in strength.
For through wise counsel you will wage your war,
    and victory lies in an abundance of advisors.

Wisdom lies beyond reach of the fool;
    he has nothing to say in court.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 24:5 So MT; LXX reads Being wise is better than being strong
  2. Proverbs 24:7 Lit. in the gate

Saying 22

The wise prevail through great power,
    and those who have knowledge muster their strength.
Surely you need guidance to wage war,
    and victory is won through many advisers.(A)

Saying 23

Wisdom is too high for fools;
    in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths.

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