Ecclesiastes 9:18

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Translations sourced from the public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV. See all sources.

“Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroys much good.”

— WEB

“Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.”

— KJV

“Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroyeth much good.”

— ASV

Bible Verses About Wisdom

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Joshua 7:1 "But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the devoted things; for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, o…"
Joshua 7:11-12 "Israel has sinned. Yes, they have even transgressed my covenant which I commanded them. Yes, they have even taken some of the devoted thi…"
Joshua 7:5 "The men of Ai struck about thirty-six men of them, and they chased them from before the gate even to Shebarim, and struck them at the des…"
Ecclesiastes 9:16 "Then I said, “Wisdom is better than strength.” Nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard."
2 Timothy 2:16-18 "But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness,"
2 Timothy 4:3-4 "For the time will come when they will not listen to the sound doctrine, but, having itching ears, will heap up for themselves teachers af…"
2 Timothy 3:8 "Even as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so do these also oppose the truth; men corrupted in mind, who concerning the faith are rejected."
Titus 1:10-11 "For there are also many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision,"

Commentary

one sinner, &c.-- (Jos 7:1, Jos 7:11-12). Though wisdom excels folly (Ecc 9:16; Ecc 7:19), yet a "little folly (equivalent to sin) can destroy much good," both in himself (Ecc 10:1; Jam 2:10) and in others. "Wisdom" must, from the antithesis to "sinner," mean religion. Thus typically, the "little city" may be applied to the Church (Luk 12:32; Heb 12:22); the great king to Satan (Joh 12:31); the despised poor wise man, Jesus Christ (Isa 53:2-3; Mar 6:3; Co2 8:9; Eph 1:7-8; Col 2:3). Next: Ecclesiastes Chapter 10

— Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (public domain)

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