Nehr · Ecclesiastes 9

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.

— Ecclesiastes 9:16, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength. Nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And I said, 'Better <FI>is<Fi> wisdom than might, and the wisdom of the poor is despised, and his words are not heard.' --

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