5Mighty is the wise in strength, And a man of knowledge is strengthening power,


In Context

2 For destruction doth their heart meditate, And perverseness do their lips speak.

3 By wisdom is a house builded, And by understanding it establisheth itself.

4 And by knowledge the inner parts are filled, With all precious and pleasant wealth.

5 Mighty is the wise in strength, And a man of knowledge is strengthening power,

6 For by plans thou makest for thyself war, And deliverance is in a multitude of counsellors.

7 Wisdom is high for a fool, In the gate he openeth not his mouth.

Proverbs 24:5 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

24:5A wise man [is] strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

24:5A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength;

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

24:5A wise man is strong: and a knowing man, stout and valiant.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

24:5A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might,

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

24:5A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

24:5A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

24:5A wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

24:5A wise man has great power; and a knowledgeable man increases strength;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

24:5A wise man is strong; yes, a man of knowledge increases strength.