Proverbs 24:5
Strong's Lexicon
A wise
חָכָ֥ם (ḥā·ḵām)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 2450: 1) wise, wise (man) 1a) skilful (in technical work) 1b) wise (in administration) 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) 1e) prudent 1f) wise (ethically and religiously)

man
גֶּֽבֶר־ (ge·ḇer-)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 1397: 1) man, strong man, warrior (emphasising strength or ability to fight)

[is] strong,
בַּע֑וֹז (ba·‘ō·wz)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 5797: 1) might, strength 1a) material or physical 1b) personal or social or political

and a man
וְאִֽישׁ־ (wə·’îš-)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's Hebrew 376: 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)

of knowledge
דַּ֝֗עַת (da·‘aṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew 1847: 1) knowledge 1a) knowledge, perception, skill 1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom

enhances
מְאַמֶּץ־ (mə·’am·meṣ-)
Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 553: 1) to be strong, alert, courageous, brave, stout, bold, solid, hard 1a) (Qal) to be strong, brave, bold 1b) (Piel) to strengthen, secure (for oneself), harden (heart), make firm, make obstinate, assure 1c) (Hithpael) to be determined, to make oneself alert, strengthen oneself, confirm oneself, persist in, prove superior to 1d) (Hiphil) to exhibit strength, be strong, feel strong

his strength;
כֹּֽחַ׃ (kō·aḥ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 3581: 1) strength, power, might 1a) human strength 1b) strength (of angels) 1c) power (of God) 1d) strength (of animals) 1e) strength, produce, wealth (of soil) 2) a small reptile, probably a kind of lizard, which is unclean 2a) perhaps an extinct animal, exact meaning is unknown

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.

Young's Literal Translation
Mighty [is] the wise in strength, And a man of knowledge is strengthening power,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A wise warrior is better than a strong one, and a man of knowledge than one of strength;

New American Standard Bible
A wise man is strong, And a man of knowledge increases power.

King James Bible
A wise man [is] strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
The wise prevail through great power, and those who have knowledge muster their strength.

New Living Translation
The wise are mightier than the strong, and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger.

English Standard Version
A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might,

New American Standard Bible
A wise man is strong, And a man of knowledge increases power.

King James Bible
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A wise warrior is better than a strong one, and a man of knowledge than one of strength;

International Standard Version
A wise man is strong, and a knowledgeable man grows in strength.

NET Bible
A wise warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;

American Standard Version
A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might,

English Revised Version
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might.

Young's Literal Translation
Mighty is the wise in strength, And a man of knowledge is strengthening power,
















Cross References
Proverbs 21:22
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

Proverbs 24:6
For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellers there is safety.

Proverbs 1:1
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;

Proverbs 24:4
And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.

Proverbs 24:3
Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:

Proverbs 24:2
For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.

Proverbs 24:7
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.

Proverbs 24:8
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
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