Proverbs 24:5 says the wise prevail through power — echoing the idea that wisdom overcomes strongholds.

In 2 Samuel 20:16-22, a wise woman saves her city from attack — a concrete example of this proverb's principle.

Ecclesiastes 7:19 says wisdom strengthens more than ten rulers — reinforcing the idea that wisdom overpowers military might.

Ecclesiastes 9:13-18 recounts a wise man saving a city by his wisdom — a narrative illustration of this proverb.

Ecclesiastes 9:16 declares wisdom better than strength — directly supporting this proverb's claim.