^{15 Ref} Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.

^{16 Ref} Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

^{17 Ref} The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.