Proverbs 21:22
A wyse man skaleth the citie of the mightie, & ouerthroweth the strength wherein they trusted.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
In Context
21Who so foloweth righteousnesse and mercy, findeth both life, righteousnesse, and honour.
23Who so kepeth his mouth and his tongue, the same kepeth his soule from troubles.
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 7:19Wysdome geueth more courage vnto the wyse, then ten mightie men of the citie.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:22
21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. See here, 1. What it is to make religion our business; it is to follow after righteousness and mercy, not to content ourselves with easy performances, but to do our duty with the utmost care and pains, as those that are pressing forward and in fear of coming short. We must both do justly and love mercy, and must proceed and persevere therein; and, though we cannot attain to perfection, yet it will be a comfort to us if we… Read the whole commentary →