Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
A wise man is strong, and a knowledgeable man grows in strength.
New American Standard Bible
And a man of knowledge
King James Version
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
Holman Bible
and a man of knowledge than one of strength;
A Conservative Version
A wise man is strong, yea, a man of knowledge increases might.
American Standard Version
A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might,
Amplified
A wise man is strong,
And a man of knowledge strengthens his power;
Bible in Basic English
A wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge makes strength greater.
Darby Translation
A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
Julia Smith Translation
A wise man is in strength, and a man of knowledge strengthens power.
King James 2000
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increases strength.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The warrior of wisdom [is] in strength, and a man of knowledge is strong [in] power.
Modern King James verseion
A wise man is strong; yes, a man of knowledge increases strength.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of understanding is better than he that is mighty of strength.
NET Bible
A wise warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;
New Heart English Bible
A wise man has great power; and a knowledgeable man increases strength;
The Emphasized Bible
A wise man, is mighty, and, a man of knowledge, becometh alert in vigour.
Webster
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;
Youngs Literal Translation
Mighty is the wise in strength, And a man of knowledge is strengthening power,
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 24:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Learning From Your Father
4 By knowledge its rooms are furnished with all sorts of expensive and beautiful goods. 5 A wise man is strong, and a knowledgeable man grows in strength. 6 For through wise counsel you will wage your war, and victory lies in an abundance of advisors.
Cross References
Proverbs 21:22
A wise man attacks the city of the mighty, bringing down the fortress in which they trust.
Psalm 84:7
They will walk from strength to strength; each will appear before God in Zion.
Proverbs 8:14
Counsel belongs to me, along with sound judgment. I am understanding. Power belongs to me.
Proverbs 10:29
To the upright, the way of the LORD is a place of safety, but it's a place of ruin to those who practice evil.
Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom given as strength to a wise person is better than having ten powerful men in the city.
Ecclesiastes 9:14-18
There was a little city with few men in it. A great king came against it, surrounded it, and built massive siege ramps against it.
Isaiah 40:31
but those who keep waiting for the LORD will renew their strength. Then they'll soar on wings like eagles; they'll run and not grow weary; they'll walk and not grow tired."
Colossians 1:11
You are being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might, so that you might patiently endure everything with joy