Proverbs 21:22
A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and casts down the strength of the confidence thereof.
Updated King James 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
21He that follows after righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness, and honour.
23Whoso keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
Cross References
2 Samuel 20:16Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near here, that I may speak with you.
Ecclesiastes 7:19Wisdom strengthens the wise more than ten mighty men 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 →