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Proverbs 24:5

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

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For by wise counsel thou shall make thy war,.... Counsel, as well as strength, is necessary for war: kings and states, before they enter on a war, should not only well consider the justness of their…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Is strong - literally, as in the margin; i. e., rooted and established in strength.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Proverbs 24:3-6

We are tempted to envy those that grow rich, and raise their estates and families, by such unjust courses as our consciences will by no means suffer us to use. But, to set aside that temptation,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

strong Lit. in strength, A.V. and R.V. marg. Comp.

The voice of Jehovah is in might;

The voice of Jehovah is in majesty. Psa 29:4.

"The expression is more forcible than if adjectives denoting these…