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.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 9:16

BSB

And I said, "Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded."

AKJV

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

CPDV

And so, I declared that wisdom is better than strength. But how is it, then, that the wisdom of the poor man is treated with contempt, and his words are not heeded?

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And I said, Wisdom is good above strength: and the wisdom of the poor one was despised, and his words not heard.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 9:16

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Commentary for Ecclesiastes 9:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ecclesiastes 9:16

Summary

Intelligence surpasses might yet ignored

Event

Reflection on dismissed intelligence

Estimated Time Period

c. 3rd century BC