Proverbs 24:5
ContextNET © | A wise warrior 1 is strong, 2 and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger; |
NIV © | A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength; |
NASB © | A wise man is strong, And a man of knowledge increases power. |
NLT © | A wise man is mightier than a strong man, and a man of knowledge is more powerful than a strong man. |
MSG © | It's better to be wise than strong; intelligence outranks muscle any day. |
BBE © | A wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge makes strength greater. |
NRSV © | Wise warriors are mightier than strong ones, and those who have knowledge than those who have strength; |
NKJV © | A wise man is strong, Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength; |
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NET © | A wise warrior 1 is strong, 2 and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger; |
NET © Notes |
1 sn The twenty-first saying seems to be concerned with the need for wisdom in warfare. In line with that, the word used here is גֶּבֶר (gever), “mighty man; hero; warrior.” 2 tn The expression בַּעוֹז (ba’oz) employs a beth essentiae, meaning he “is strong,” not “in strength.” |