Ecclesiastes 7:19
The Scripture
(19) Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the author reflects on the futility of seeking wisdom without understanding, warning that many pursue knowledge for its own sake and become proud. He contrasts the fleeting joy of the wise with the inevitable loss of all things, urging that one should not be deceived by the appearance of wisdom. The chapter ends with a reminder that the fear of the wise is a trap.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 9:15Ecclesiastes 9:16Ecclesiastes 9:17Ecclesiastes 9:18II Samuel 20:16II Samuel 20:17II Samuel 20:18II Samuel 20:19II Samuel 20:20II Samuel 20:21II Samuel 20:22Proverbs 21:22
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