King James Version
Ecclesiastes 7:19 in the King James Version says “Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.” — study this verse from Ecclesiastes chapter 7 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.”
Ecclesiastes 7:19 · KJV
Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time? before: Heb. not in thy time?
It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from this withdraw not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all.
Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.
For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee: take: Heb. give not thine heart
KJV Study — Public Domain
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
“men which are in the city”
H5892a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
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