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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

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

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

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

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