Proverbs 24:5
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21
5–6It’s better to be wise than strong;
intelligence outranks muscle any day.
Copyright 2005 Eugene H. Peterson.
In other versions
ESVEnglish Standard Version
A wise man is full of strength,
and a man of knowledge enhances his might,
Copyright 2001 Crossway Bibles
NIVNew International Version (2011)
The wise prevail through great power,
and those who have knowledge muster their strength.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
A wise warrior is better than a strong one,
and a man of knowledge than one of strength;
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NLTNew Living Translation
The wise are mightier than the strong,
and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
The warrior of wisdom is in strength,
and a man of knowledge is strong in power.
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KJV 1900King James Version
A wise man is strong;
Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
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