Proverbs 24:5
Proverbs 24:5
A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might.
A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might emphasizes the connection between wisdom, knowledge, and strength. True strength is not just physical power, but the ability to make wise decisions and to navigate life with understanding. Wisdom enhances a person’s strength, enabling them to use their power effectively and justly. This verse teaches that a wise person uses their strength not to dominate others but to build up, protect, and guide with knowledge. Knowledge, when combined with wisdom, leads to a life that is not only strong but also well-directed, making wise choices that honor God. For believers, this verse challenges us to seek godly wisdom and understanding, recognizing that true strength comes from knowing and applying God’s truth. It encourages Christians to develop both their minds and hearts, growing in spiritual wisdom to face life’s challenges with discernment. By combining strength and wisdom, believers can live a life that is not only powerful but also righteous, reflecting the character of God in their actions.
1 Corinthians 16:13
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Psalm 28:7
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
1 Timothy 4:8
For bodily exercise is of some value: but godliness is of value in all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.