Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city. Yet no one remembered that same poor man.
Ecclesiastes 9:15
Surrounding context
9:14 There was a little city with few men in it; and a great king came against it, besieged it, and built great snares around it.
9:15 Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city. Yet no one remembered that same poor man.
9:16 Then I said: "Wisdom is better than strength. Nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, And his words are not heard.