22A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and casts down the strength of the confidence thereof.


In Context

19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

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

21 He that follows after righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness, and honor.

22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and casts down the strength of the confidence thereof.

23 Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who deals in proud wrath.

Proverbs 21:22 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

21:22A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

21:22A wise man attacks the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

21:22The wise man hath scaled the city of the strong, and hath cast down the strength of the confidence thereof.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

21:22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

21:22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of its confidence.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:22A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

21:22A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.