Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.
Wisdom - Hebrew, "The wisdom," i:e., the true wisdom, religion (2 Timothy 3:15).
Strengtheneth the wise ... - i:e., able and valiant generals (Ecclesiastes 7:12; Ecclesiastes 9:13-18; Proverbs 21:22; Proverbs 24:5). These "watchmen wake in vain except the Lord keep the city" (Psalms 127:1). This verse returns to the idea in Ecclesiastes 7:11. True wisdom is not only better than wealth, but also than physical strength. A consolation to sufferers.