THE POOR WISE MAN

The Poor Wise Man is a powerful, fictional retelling inspired by Ecclesiastes 9:15–16:

“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.”

Set in an unnamed city facing invisible threats, this deeply moving narrative follows a man without riches, title, or influence—yet carrying the very wisdom that could rescue an entire people. While the powerful strategize and the crowds panic, a quiet figure watches, listens, and waits. His voice is overlooked. His insight ignored. But when all else fails, his wisdom becomes the city’s last hope.

Told through the eyes of Mara, a young girl who dares to listen when others dismiss, The Poor Wise Man is a parable of humility, obedience, and legacy. It reminds us that God often hides His greatest treasures in unlikely vessels—and that heaven remembers what the world forgets.

This book will resonate with:

• Those who serve faithfully in silence
• Leaders seeking godly wisdom
• Readers looking for spiritual depth and reflection
• Anyone who has ever felt unseen but still called by God