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Ecclesiastes 9:16

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16 So even though wisdom is better than strength, those who are wise will be despised if they are poor. What they say will not be appreciated for long.
16 So I said, “Wisdom is better than strength.” But the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are no longer heeded.
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