Ecclesiastes 7:19 Meaning and Explanation
“Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Wisdom gives a person more real strength than ten rulers stationed in a city.
What Does Ecclesiastes 7:19 Mean?
Returning to wisdom's practical power, the Preacher measures it against military might. 'Ten mighty men' pictures the commanders or defenders who guard a walled city — the strongest force people knew.
Wisdom outdoes raw power. It can accomplish, protect, and prevail where brute strength fails, guarding a person from within rather than behind walls. Scripture often shows that one wise soul can do what armies cannot. The verse quietly urges us to seek the strength that comes from understanding and the fear of God, a fortress no enemy can storm.
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What does Ecclesiastes 7:19 mean?
Wisdom gives a person more real strength than ten rulers stationed in a city.