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Proverbs 24:5

A wise man has great power. A knowledgeable man increases strength,

Proverbs 24:5 · World English Bible

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Proverbs 24:5 in other translations

KJV King James Version

A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.

NHEB New Heart English Bible

A wise man has great power; and a knowledgeable man increases strength;

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In context

2 for their hearts plot violence and their lips talk about mischief.

3 Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established;

4 by knowledge the rooms are filled with all rare and beautiful treasure.

5 A wise man has great power. A knowledgeable man increases strength,

6 for by wise guidance you wage your war, and victory is in many advisors.

7 Wisdom is too high for a fool. He doesn’t open his mouth in the gate.

8 One who plots to do evil will be called a schemer.

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