A (A)wise man is [a]strong,
And a person of knowledge [b]increases power.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 24:5 Lit in strength
  2. Proverbs 24:5 Lit strengthens power

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

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Footnotes

  1. 24.5 Gk Compare Syr Tg: Heb A wise man is strength

The (A)devising of foolishness is sin,
And the scoffer is an abomination to humanity.

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The devising of folly is sin,
    and the scoffer is an abomination to all.

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