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


In Context

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

20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.

21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

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

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

24 The proud and haughty man, |scoffer| is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.

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 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.