Proverbs 21:22
A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
Berean Standard Bible
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
21He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.
23He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
Cross References
2 Samuel 20:16a wise woman called out from the city, “Listen! Listen! Please tell Joab to come here so that I may speak with him.”
Ecclesiastes 7:19Wisdom makes the wise man stronger than ten rulers in a city.
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 →