Proverbs 21:22

A chacham scaleth the city of the gibborim (mighty ones), 1 and casteth down the trusted stronghold thereof. 1

Orthodox Jewish 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 that pursueth tzedakah and chesed 1 findeth chayyim, tzedakah, and kavod. 1

23He who is shomer over his peh (mouth) and his lashon (tongue) 1 is shomer over his nefesh from tzoros. 1

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Cross References

2 Samuel 20:16Then cried an isha chachamah (wise woman) from the Ir, Hear, hear; say, now unto Yoav, Come here, that I may speak with thee.

Ecclesiastes 7:19Chochmah makes one chacham stronger than asarah shalitim (ten rulers) which are 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 →

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