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.