So I said, “Wisdom is better than strength.” But the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are no longer heeded.
OJBThen said I, Chochmah is better than gevurah (strength); nevertheless the poor manʼs chochmah is despised, and his devarim are not heard.
T4TSo I realized that although being wise is better than being strong, if you are poor, no one will appreciate what you do, and people will soon forget what you said.
Тогда сказал я: «Мудрость лучше силы». Но мудростью бедняка пренебрегают и на слова его не обращают внимания.
Заокская (Кулаков)И сказал я: мудрость лучше силы, но пренебрегают люди мудростью бедняка и не прислушиваются к его словам.
СП (БЛ)Но всё же я говорю, что мудрость лучше, чем сила. Люди забыли о мудрости того бедняка и перестали слушать его, но я до сих пор верю, что мудрость лучше.
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