Proverbs 21:22
A city of heroes, doth a wise man scale, and bringeth down the strength of its confidence.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 lovingkindness, shall find life, righteousness and honour.
23He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth, out of distresses, his soul.
Cross References
2 Samuel 20:16Then cried a wise woman out of the city,—Hear ye! hear ye! I pray you, say unto Joab, Come near hither, and let me speak unto thee.
Ecclesiastes 7:19Wisdom, bringeth more strength to a wise man, than ten heroes, that 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 →