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


In Context

19 It is better to dwell in a desert land. than with a contentious and irritable woman.

20 There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise man; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.

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

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

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

24 Proud, arrogant, scorner is his name who dealeth 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 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.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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