Proverbs 24:5-6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 24:3-6

Proverbs 24:3-6. Through wisdom is a house built There is no need that thou shouldst raise thyself and family by ruining others, as the manner of wicked men is; for thou mayest more easily and effectually do it by wisdom and the fear of God. And by knowledge Which, in the phraseology of the Scriptures, includes the love and practice of that which we know. A wise man is strong Is courageous and resolute, and able by wisdom to do greater things than others can accomplish by their own... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:1-34

Godly and ungodly citizens (24:1-34)In contrast to the destructive schemes of the wicked are the constructive acts of the wise. A life built by wisdom is likened to a strongly built and richly furnished house (24:1-4). Wisdom gives people real strength and success, but folly gives them nothing worthwhile, not even sensible words that can benefit their fellow citizens (5-7). (In ancient times the place where citizens liked to gather was the open area just inside the city gate; v. 7. There they... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 24:5

A wise man, &c. = A strong man [if wise] is strong indeed. Aramaean, Syriac, and Septuagint read "[Better] a wise man than a mighty". man. Hebrew. geber. App-14 . increaseth strength. Aram, and Syriac read "than one who is strong". read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 24:6

multitude, &c. But they must all be "counsellors". Compare Proverbs 11:10 with Proverbs 15:22 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 24:5

21"A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might. For by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war; And in the multitude of counselors there is safety."The second line of Proverbs 24:6 is identical with that in Proverbs 11:14. This proverb stresses the superiority of wisdom over physical strength. One example of this is that, "A wise man constructs a machine, or a device, that will do the work of a hundred or even of a thousand men; but in all cases wisdom gives power and... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 24:5

Proverbs 24:5. A wise man is strong— The LXX read, A wise man is better than a strong one, and a man of understanding than a strong labourer. This reading seems preferable to ours; which, however, may imply according to the original, A wise man is better than a strong one, and a man of knowledge than he who is mighty in strength. The following verse is connected with this, as a proof how much wisdom is preferable to strength. For by wise counsel, &c. i.e. "This is plainly seen in war... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 24:5

5, 6. The general statement (Ecclesiastes 9:16; Ecclesiastes 9:18) is specially illustrated (compare Proverbs 21:22; Psalms 144:1). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 24:5-6

Again we see that the wise person is not completely self-reliant. He recognizes his own imperfection and looks to others to supplement his own personal deficiencies. "Wage war" means to seek to overcome any obstacle one may face in life. Wise strategy is always more important than mere strength.As Christians, we need to overcome the obstacle of understanding the meaning of Scripture before we can apply it to our own lives and explain it to others. For this, God has given us a multitude of... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 24:1-34

5. Read, ’A wise man is better than a warrior, and a man of knowledge than a man of strength.’7. When put on his trial ’in the gate’ of the city, where public business was usually transacted, he has nothing to say (Matthew 22:12). 10. Adversity is sent to bring out your strength: if you are slack and irresolute in the day of trial you are proved to be a weakling. 11, 12. Do not seek to evade your responsibilities (Genesis 4:9; James 4:17). 13, 14. Wisdom is as sweet as honey.16-18. Seven] an... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 24:5

(5) A man of knowledge increaseth strength.—For the spiritual sense, comp. 2 Peter 3:18. read more

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