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Proverbs 24:5
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5 Wise warriors are mightier than strong ones[a]
    and those who have knowledge than those who have strength,(A)

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  1. 24.5 Gk Compare Syr Tg: Heb A wise man is strength
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Proverbs 24:5
Holman Christian Standard Bible

5 A wise warrior is better than a strong one,[a]
and a man of knowledge than one of strength;[b](A)

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  1. Proverbs 24:5 LXX, Syr; MT reads one is in strength
  2. Proverbs 24:5 LXX, Syr, Tg; MT reads knowledge exerts strength
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Proverbs 24:5
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Saying 22

5 The wise prevail through great power,
    and those who have knowledge muster their strength.

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Proverbs 24:5
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5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

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Proverbs 24:9
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9 The devising of folly is sin,
    and the scoffer is an abomination to all.

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Proverbs 24:9
Holman Christian Standard Bible

9 A foolish scheme is sin,
and a mocker is detestable to people.

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Proverbs 24:9
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9 The schemes of folly are sin,
    and people detest a mocker.

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Proverbs 24:9
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9 The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.

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