Proverbs 21:22
The wise has gone up a city of the mighty, || And brings down the strength of its confidence.
Literal Standard 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
21Whoever is pursuing righteousness and kindness, || Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
23Whoever is keeping his mouth and his tongue, || Is keeping his soul from adversities.
Cross References
2 Samuel 20:16And a wise woman calls out of the city, “Hear! Hear! Please say to Joab, Come near here, and I speak to you.”
Ecclesiastes 7:19The wisdom gives strength to a wise man, more than wealth the rulers who have been 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 →