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.
Now there was a poor but wise man in the city, and he used his wisdom to save the entire city; but afterward, no one remembered this poor man.
The writer is showing how a poor but wise person can accomplish great things that save others, yet be quickly forgotten because of their low social status.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a parable Solomon tells about a small city under siege by a great king. In ancient times, social class heavily determined how people were valued and remembered, regardless of their actual contributions. Wisdom and good deeds from poor people were often overlooked or forgotten because society focused on wealth and status rather than character and ability.
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