Proverbs 21:22
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength in which they trusted.
Leeser Tanakh
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 that pursueth righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.
23Whoso guardeth his mouth and his tongue guardeth his soul against distresses.
Cross References
2 Samuel 20:16Then called a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear: say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near as far as hither, that I may speak with thee.
Ecclesiastes 7:19Wisdom giveth more strength to the wise than ten rulers which were in the 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 →