Ecclesiastes 7:19

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Ecclesiastes 7:19

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Berean Standard Bible

Wisdom makes the wise man stronger than ten rulers in a city.

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KJV

King James Version

Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty [men] which are in the city.

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WEB

World English Bible

Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Ecclesiastes 7

¹⁷ Do not be excessively wicked, and do not be a fool. Why should you die before your time?

¹⁸ It is good to grasp the one and not let the other slip from your hand. For he who fears God will follow both warnings.

¹⁹ Wisdom makes the wise man stronger than ten rulers in a city.

²⁰ Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.

²¹ Do not pay attention to every word that is spoken, or you may hear your servant cursing you.

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