 ... now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man. Then said I, "Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.  Tracts of the Anglican fathers - Page 265de Anglican fathers - 1842Affichage du livre entier - À propos de ce livre
 | 1815 - 614 pages
...no man remembered that same poor man. 16 Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength : nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard. 17 The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. 18 Wisdom... | |
 | 1815 - 294 pages
...knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it. Wisdom is better than strength : nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard. Wisdom is better than weapons of war. Keep sound wisdom. Fools despise wisdom. Wisdom excelleth folly... | |
 | Robert Walker, Hugh Blair - 1816 - 488 pages
...actions of one in that elevated station are commonly more regarded than those of a meaner person. " The poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard ;" but if one arrayed in royal apparel make an oration from a throne, the people shall give a shout,... | |
 | James Ferguson - 1819 - 310 pages
...yet no man remembered that same poor man. Then said I, wisdom is better than strength; nevertheless, the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.' ' If we regard poverty and wealth, asjthey are apt to produce virtues or vices in the mind of man,... | |
 | Whole duty - 1821 - 566 pages
...to be influenced by outward appearances ; for, though wisdom is better than strength, nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard. And further, that by this means they may be better enabled not only to provide for their families,... | |
 | W. JILLARD HORT - 1822 - 156 pages
...man remembered that same poor " man. Then said I, wisdom is better than strength ; " nevertheless, the poor man's wisdom is despised, " and his words are not heard." The middle station seems to be the most advantageously situated for the gaining of wisdom. Poverty... | |
 | J Dennis Furley - 1824 - 188 pages
...man remtmbered that same poor mem. h [16] Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard. with the determination to raze it to the ground ; but Jaddua and his priests in their sacerdotal robes,... | |
 | 1824 - 706 pages
...Then, said I, wisdom is better than strength ; wisdom is better than weapons of war ; nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard." There is some confusion of dates in this part of Sicilian and Roman history ; but it is calculated... | |
 | Thomas Williams (Calvinist preacher) - 1825 - 1068 pages
...no man remembered that same poor man. 16 Then said I, AVisdom is better than strength; nevertheless y house : he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. 8 I 17 The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. 1 8 Wisdom... | |
 | Robert South - 1827 - 490 pages
...True ; but still he was poor. And once grant this, and you cannot keep off that unavoidable sequel, The poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are...probably had it not been for his riches, the queen of Sheb/t would never have come so far only to have heard his wisdom. Observe her behaviour when she came.... | |
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