Pro 21:22, 24:5, Ecc 7:19 | JFB | STEP | 22. "Wisdom is better than strength" ( ). strength . . . thereof

Proverbs 21:22

22. "Wisdom is better than strength" (Ec 7:19; 9:15).

strength . . . thereof—that in which they confide.

Proverbs 24:5

5, 6. The general statement (Ec 9:16, 18) is specially illustrated (compare Pr 21:22; Ps 144:1).

Ecclesiastes 7:19

19. Hebrew, "The wisdom," that is, the true wisdom, religion (2Ti 3:15).

than ten mighty—that is, able and valiant generals (Ec 7:12; 9:13-18; Pr 21:22; 24:5). These "watchmen wake in vain, except the Lord keep the city" (Ps 127:1).