13 I have also seen this example of wisdom under the sun, and it seemed great to me. 14 There was a little city with few men in it, and a great king came against it and besieged it, building great siegeworks against it. 15 But there was found in it a poor, wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city. Yet no one remembered that poor man. 16 But I say that wisdom is better than might, though the poor man's wisdom is despised and his words are not heard. 17 The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools. 18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
- Why is wisdom better than strength?
- What are the risks of strength without wisdom?
- When have you seen wisdom win over physical strength or intimidation?
- Why are the poor forgotten by the rulers and the wealthy?
- Why would the wisdom of a poor man be despised?
- Why would the wisdom of a poor man be ignored?
- What misconceptions about the poor would rulers and wealthy people have?
- Why is quiet wisdom better than loud foolishness?
- How is anger, intimidation, and bullying usually displayed?
- How is wisdom usually displayed?
- Why is the impact of one sinner contrasted with the value of wisdom?
- Why is sin even included in this context?
- What was the impact on Israel of David's sin with Bathsheba?
- What was the impact on Israel of David's sin of taking a census (2 Sam 24)?
- How would people consider you: wise or foolish?
1 comment:
Harold:
I had a comment for this passage today. I lost it because there is a new way of submitting. I will try again Thursday
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