Ecclesiastes 9:16
“Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then said I, wisdom is better than strength,.... Wisdom of mind, even in a poor man, is better than strength of body,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ecclesiastes 9:13-18
Solomon still recommends wisdom to us as necessary to the preserving of our peace and the perfecting of our business,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Wisdom is better than strength The maxim of ch. Ecc 7:19 is reproduced, but it is traversed by the fact that the wisdom…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture