Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 24:5
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Berean Standard Bible
A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.
King James Version
A wise man [is] strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
World English Bible
A wise man has great power. A knowledgeable man increases strength,
American Standard Version
A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 24
3 By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established;
4 through knowledge its rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure.
5 A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.
6 Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors.
7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place.
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