"A wise {man} scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof." — Proverbs 21:22

Proverbs 21:22 · KJV

“A wise {man} scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.”

— Proverbs 21:22

Verse 21

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

Verse 23

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

Proverbs 21 — Context

{There is} treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

A wise {man} scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

Proud {and} haughty scorner {is} his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. {in proud...: Heb. in the wrath of pride}

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty {men} which are in the city.

Proverbs 24:5

A wise man {is} strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. {is strong: Heb. is in strength} {increaseth...: Heb. strengtheneth might}

Ecclesiastes 9:13-18

This wisdom have I seen also under the sun, and it {seemed} great unto me:

2 Samuel 20:16-22

Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near hither, that I may speak with thee.

2 Samuel 5:6-9

And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: which spake unto David, saying, Except thou take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither: thinking, David cannot come in hither. {thinking...: or, saying David shall not, etc}