7:19a Wisdom makes the wise man stronger

Being wise makes a wise person more powerful,
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One wise person is stronger (New Living Translation (2004))
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If you are wise, you will be more powerful/influential (Translation for Translators)

7:19b than ten rulers in a city.

more than ten leaders in a city ⌊could be⌋ .
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than ten leading citizens of a town! (New Living Translation (2004))
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than the ten most powerful/influential men in your city. (Translation for Translators)

7:19a-b (combined)

Wisdom will help a wise person more than ten rulers can help a city. (God’s Word)
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Wisdom does more for a person than ten rulers can do for a city. (Good News Translation)

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