Better Than Weapons

Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.

Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.

For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.

The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.