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Proverbs 24:5

Wisdom and knowledge are not opposed to strength — they are the truest form of it. True strength is not just physical power; it grows with wisdom and understanding.

Memory phrase: Wisdom makes you strong.

Talk about it: How can knowing and learning make someone stronger?

Prayer: God, make me wise and strong through knowing You more.

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Proverbs 24 — OverviewProverbs 24 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThe Excellence of Wisdom.Proverbs 24 — OverviewProverbs 24 · Little Bible — for children and parentsProverbs 24 covers a wide range of wisdom: stay away from evil people, build your life with wisdom, help those in danger, do not gloat over your enemies, do not be lazy, and be honest in all your dealings. The chapter…Proverbs 24:3-6Proverbs 24:3-6 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWe are tempted to envy those that grow rich, and raise their estates and families, by such unjust courses as our consciences will by no means suffer us to use. But, to set aside that temptation, Solomon here…Proverbs 24:5Proverbs 24:5 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeA wise: Proverbs 8:14, Proverbs 10:29, Proverbs 21:22; Ecclesiastes 7:19, Ecclesiastes 9:14-18 strong: Heb. in strength increaseth strength: Heb. strengtheneth might. Psalms 84:7; Isaiah 40:31; Colossians 1:11 Proverbs 24:5Proverbs 24:5 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleA wise man [is] strong,.... He can do that sometimes by his wisdom, and which requires strength and courage too, which another cannot do by his strength; see Pr 21:22. This may be understood of one that is spiritually…