Proverbs 21:22
The wise can overcome a city belonging to strong warriors, and tear down the fortress they trusted to protect them.
Free Bible Version
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
21If you pursue goodness and trustworthy love, you'll find life, prosperity, and honor.
23If you watch what you say, you can save yourself a lot of trouble.
Cross References
2 Samuel 20:16a wise woman from the town called out, “Listen! Please listen! Tell Joab, ‘Come over here so I can speak to you.’”
Ecclesiastes 7:19Wisdom gives a wise person greater power than ten town councilors.
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 →