Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Ecclesiastes 7:19 in English Standard Version "Wisdom gives strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city." Pr 21:22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust. Pr 24:5 A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might, Ec 9:16 But I say that wisdom is better than might, though the poor man’s wisdom is despised and his words are not heard. Ec 9:18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.