Ecclesiastes 9:17
"Then I said, “Wisdom is better than strength.” Nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard."
Key Reflection
In Ecclesiastes 9:17, Solomon contrasts wisdom with strength, noting that while wisdom is inherently valuable, even the wise counsel of the poor often goes unheeded. This highlights the paradoxical reality that true insight may be overlooked due to social status or economic circumstances.
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