There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it: Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man. Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
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A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their read more
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you.
If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Wisdom is the principle thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Wisdom is the principle thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, read more
So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better. The words of a wise man's mouth read more
Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better. The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
Strength and honor are her clothing: and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Strength and honor are her clothing: and she shall rejoice in time to come.
