A wise warrior is better than a strong one,[a]
and a man of knowledge than one of strength;[b](A)

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Footnotes

  1. 24:5 LXX, Syr; MT reads is in strength
  2. 24:5 LXX, Syr, Tg; MT reads knowledge exerts strength

Saying 22

The wise prevail through great power,
    and those who have knowledge muster their strength.

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14 Escape will fail the swift,(A)
the strong one will not maintain his strength,(B)
and the warrior will not save his life.

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14 The swift will not escape,(A)
    the strong(B) will not muster their strength,
    and the warrior will not save his life.(C)

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