Taking this proverb to mean a battle of wits instead of brawn would not be a stretch for “the wise has great power, and knowledge increases strength.” (24:5) Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthian congregation, “For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:3-5)
Every day the battle of truth is waged against my soul. Everyday stories, tales, fibs, and falsities are presented to my mind and senses with the intent to convert, defeat, and destroy. The wisdom of Christ is better than strength (Ecclesiastes 9:16) as the love of God covers over all wrongs. (10:12; 1 Peter 4:8)
Wisdom and knowledge are not meant as a defense. Rather, they are an offensive advantage. The wise in this proverb attacks the city of the mighty. They pull down the stronghold in which they trust. They do so in love and compassion. Jesus, the apostles, and the prophets did not take up physical weapons meaning to maim and kill. Rather, their sword was the word of God and love was their armor. (Ephesians 6:10-18)
As Paul wrote to the Roman congregation, “And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature.” (Romans 13:11-14)
“Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding.” (23:23) Jesus tells me, “I am the truth…” (John 14:6) Get close to Jesus asking myself, “Do you got Jesus?”
