Proverbs 24:5 bbe — A wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge makes strength greater.

Bible in Basic English

"A wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge makes strength greater."

— Proverbs 24:5, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 24 — Context

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For the purposes of their hearts are destruction, and their lips are talking of trouble.

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The building of a house is by wisdom, and by reason it is made strong:

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And by knowledge its rooms are full of all dear and pleasing things.

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A wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge makes strength greater.

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For by wise guiding you will overcome in war: and in a number of wise guides there is salvation.

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Wisdom is outside the power of the foolish: he keeps his mouth shut in the public place.

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He whose purposes are bad will be named a man of evil designs.

Proverbs 24:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 24:5 say?
Proverbs 24:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “A wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge makes strength greater.”
Where is Proverbs 24:5 in the Bible?
Proverbs 24:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 24, verse 5.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 24:5.
What translation should I read Proverbs 24:5 in?
Proverbs 24:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 24:5?
Proverbs 24:5 reads (BBE): “A wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge makes strength greater.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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