Proverbs 24:5
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
A wise man is strong; yes, a man of knowledge increases strength.
American King James Version (AKJV)
A wise man is strong; yes, a man of knowledge increases strength.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might,
Basic English Translation (BBE)
A wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge makes strength greater.
Webster's Revision
A wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
World English Bible
A wise man has great power; and a knowledgeable man increases strength;
English Revised Version (ERV)
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might.
Definitions for Proverbs 24:5
Clarke's Proverbs 24:5 Bible Commentary
A wise man is strong - His wisdom enables him to construct a great variety of machines, by which, under his own influence, he can do the labor of a hundred or even a thousand men. But in all cases wisdom gives power and influence; and he who is wise to salvation can overcome even Satan himself. The Septuagint has: "The wise is better than the strong; and the man who has prudence, than a stout husbandman."
Barnes's Proverbs 24:5 Bible Commentary
Is strong - literally, as in the margin; i. e., rooted and established in strength.
Wesley's Proverbs 24:5 Bible Commentary
24:5 Is strong - Is courageous and resolute, and able by wisdom to do greater things than others can accomplish by strength.