Proverbs 24:5

“A wise man [is] strong, etc.] He can do that sometimes by his wisdom, and which requires strength and courage too, which another cannot do by his strength; (see <202122>Proverbs 21:22 <210915>Ecclesiastes 9:15,16). This may be understood of one that is spiritually wise, wise unto salvation, wise for another world, is made to know true wisdom in the hidden part. The Stoic philosophers say much of their wise man; that he is happy, and rich, and mighty, and even a king; all which may be said more truly of a good man; he is strong, not absolutely, but comparatively, in comparison of what he himself was; and wicked men are without strength, and do not seek for any elsewhere; nor do they, nor can…”

“The general statement (Ecc 9:16, Ecc 9:18) is specially illustrated (compare Pro 21:22; Psa 144:1).”

“Is strong - literally, as in the margin; i. e., rooted and established in strength. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Is strong - Is courageous and resolute, and able by wisdom to do greater things than others can accomplish by strength. Proverbs 24:6”

“24:5-6 Saying 21: See 21:22.”

“A wise: Pro 8:14, Pro 10:29, Pro 21:22; Ecc 7:19, Ecc 9:14-18 strong: Heb. in strength increaseth strength: Heb. strengtheneth might. Psa 84:7; Isa 40:31; Col 1:11 Proverbs 24:6”

“The praise of wisdom is continued: it brings blessings in the time of peace, and gives the victory in war. 5 A wise man is full of strength; And a man of understanding showeth great power. 6 For with wise counsel shalt thou carry on successful war; And safety is where counsellors are not wanting. The ב of בּעוז (thus with Pathach in old impressions, Cod. 1294, Cod. Jaman., and elsewhere with the Masoretic note לית ומלא) introduces, as that of בכּח, Psa 24:4, the property in which a person or thing appears; the article (cf. העזבים, Pro 2:13, Gesen, 35, 2A) is that of gender. The parallel מאמץ כח, a Greek translates by ὑπὲρ κραταιὸν ἰσχύΐ = מאמּיץ כּח ( Job 9:4; Isa 40:26). But after 5a…”