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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Footnotes

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

The wise are mightier than the strong,[a]
    and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger.

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Footnotes

  1. 24:5 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads A wise man is strength.

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

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The schemes of a fool are sinful;
    everyone detests a mocker.

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