Ecclesiastes 7:19
What does Ecclesiastes 7:19 mean?
A plain-English look at Ecclesiastes 7:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Wisdom makes a wise man stronger than ten rulers in a town.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The wisdom giveth strength to a wise man, more than wealth the rulers who have been in a city.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752It is good that thou shouldst hold up the just, yea and from him withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God, neglecteth nothing.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty [men] that are in a city.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 24:5
A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might.
- Proverbs 21:22
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
- Colossians 1:9
For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
- 2 Samuel 20:16
Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near hither, that I may speak with thee.
- Ecclesiastes 9:13
I have also seen wisdom under the sun on this wise, and it seemed great unto me:
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