KJV ORIGINAL
Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one person who does wrong can destroy much good.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that wisdom is more powerful than violence, but warns that even one bad person can ruin a lot of good things.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Ecclesiastes, written by King Solomon (or attributed to him) during Israel's golden age when the kingdom was at peace and prosperity. Solomon was known for his great wisdom and would have seen both the power of wise decisions and how individual actions could impact entire communities. In ancient times, military might was often seen as the ultimate power, so Solomon's comparison would have been striking to his audience.
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