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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

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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