Proverbs 24:5
What does Proverbs 24:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 24:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge makes strength greater.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Mighty <FI>is<Fi> the wise in strength, And a man of knowledge is strengthening power,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A wise man is strong: and a knowing man, stout and valiant.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 21:22
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
- Proverbs 10:29
The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
- Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.
- Ecclesiastes 9:14
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.
- Colossians 1:11
strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy;
- Proverbs 8:14
Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might.
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