^19 (A)Wisdom strengthens the wise
More than ten rulers of the city.

³⁴ “For who has known the ^(A)mind of the Lord?
Or ^(B)who has become His counselor?”

^6 (A)For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a ^(B)Son is given;
And ^(C)the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
^(D)Wonderful, Counselor, ^(E)Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, ^(F)Prince of Peace.

“Wisdom is better than ^(A)strength.
Nevertheless ^(B)the poor man’s wisdom is despised,
And his words are not heard.
¹⁷ Words of the wise, spoken quietly, should be heard
Rather than the shout of a ruler of fools.
¹⁸ Wisdom is better than weapons of war;
But ^(C)one sinner destroys much good.”

^5 (A)A wise man is strong,
Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength;