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

Yea - Yes; certainly.

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.