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A wise man is mightier than a strong man,[a]
    and a man of knowledge than he who has strength;
for by wise guidance you can wage your war,
    and in abundance of counselors there is victory.
Wisdom is too high for a fool;
    in the gate he does not open his mouth.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 24:5 Gk Compare Syr Tg: Heb is in strength

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