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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

And I said, “Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Then I said, “Wisdom is better than strength.” Nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then I said, Wisdom is better than strength, but the poor man's wisdom is not respected, and his words are not given a hearing.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Entonces dije yo: Mejor es la sabiduría que la fortaleza; aunque la ciencia del pobre sea menospreciada, y no sean escuchadas sus palabras.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Entonces me di cuenta de que si bien la sabiduría es mejor que la fuerza, si el sabio es pobre, será menospreciado y no se apreciará lo que diga.

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