Proverbs 24:5 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 24:5

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

4 By knowledge the rooms are filled
With all precious and pleasant riches.

5 ^aA wise man is strong,
Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength;

6 ^aFor by wise counsel you will wage your own war,
And in a multitude of counselors there is safety.

7 ^aWisdom is too lofty for a fool;
He does not open his mouth in the gate.

8 He who ^aplots to do evil
Will be called a¹ schemer.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 24:5

American Standard Version
A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might,

Amplified® Bible
A wise man is strong {and} {is better than a strong man}, and a man of knowledge increases {and} strengthens his power;

Contemporary English Version
Wisdom brings strength, and knowledge gives power.

Darby English Version
A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

Good News Bible
Being wise is better than being strong; yes, knowledge is more important than strength.

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

New American Standard Bible
A wise man is strong, And a man of knowledge increases power.

New International Version
A wise man has great power,
and a man of knowledge increases strength;

New King James Version
A wise man is strong,
Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength;

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A wise man has strength, And a man of knowledge increases power.

Revised Standard Version
A wise man is mightier than a strong man, and a man of knowledge than he who has strength;

Young's Literal Translation
Mighty `is' the wise in strength, And a man of knowledge is strengthening power,

New English Translation
A wise warrior¹ is strong,² and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;