Proverbs 21:22
A wise man assaults strong cities, and demolishes the fortress in which the ungodly trusted.
LXX2012 (US English)
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
21The way of righteousness and mercy will find life and glory.
23He that keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from trouble.
Cross References
2 Samuel 20:16And a wise woman cried from the wall, and said, Hear, hear; say, I pray you⌃, to Joab, Draw near hither, and I will speak to him.
Ecclesiastes 7:19It is well for you to hold fast by this; also by this defile not your hand: for to them that fear God all things shall come forth well.
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 →