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A wise warrior is better than a strong one,[a]
and a man of knowledge than one of strength;[b](A)
for you should wage war with sound guidance –
victory comes with many counsellors.(B)

Wisdom is inaccessible to[c] a fool;(C)
he does not open his mouth at the city gate.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. 24:5 LXX, Syr; MT reads is in strength
  2. 24:5 LXX, Syr, Tg; MT reads knowledge exerts strength
  3. 24:7 Lit is too high for

Saying 22

The wise prevail through great power,
    and those who have knowledge muster their strength.
Surely you need guidance to wage war,
    and victory is won through many advisers.(A)

Saying 23

Wisdom is too high for fools;
    in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths.

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

For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.

Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.

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(A)A wise man is strong,
Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength;
(B)For by wise counsel you will wage your own war,
And in a multitude of counselors there is safety.

(C)Wisdom is too lofty for a fool;
He does not open his mouth in the gate.

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