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by knowledge the rooms are filled
    with all precious and pleasant riches.
Wise warriors are mightier than strong ones,[a]
    and those who have knowledge than those who have strength;
for by wise guidance you can wage your war,
    and in abundance of counsellors there is victory.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 24:5 Gk Compare Syr Tg: Heb A wise man is strength

through knowledge its rooms are filled
    with rare and beautiful treasures.(A)

Saying 22

The wise prevail through great power,
    and those who have knowledge muster their strength.
Surely you need guidance to wage war,
    and victory is won through many advisers.(B)

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