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Ecclesiastes 9:16
ESV But I say that wisdom is better than might, though the poor man 's wisdom is despised and his words are not heard.
NIV So I said, "Wisdom is better than strength." But the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are no longer heeded.
NASB So I said, 'Wisdom is better than strength.' But the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are ignored.
CSB And I said, "Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded."
NLT So even though wisdom is better than strength, those who are wise will be despised if they are poor. What they say will not be appreciated for long.
KJV Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
NKJV Then I said: “Wisdom is better than strength. Nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, And his words are not heard.

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