(A)A wise man is full of strength,
    and a man of knowledge enhances his might,

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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)

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Footnotes

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

(A)The devising[a] of folly is sin,
    and (B)the scoffer is an abomination to mankind.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 24:9 Or scheming

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

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