Proverbs 21:22
A wise man ascended into the city of (the) strong men, and destroyed the strength of [the] trust thereof.
Wycliffe Modern Spelling
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 followeth rightfulness and mercy, shall find life, [and rightwiseness], and glory.
23He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue (under control), keepeth his soul from anguishes.
Cross References
2 Samuel 20:16And a wise woman of the city cried (out from) on high, Hear ye! hear ye! say ye to Joab, Nigh thou hither (or Come thou here), and I shall speak with thee.
Ecclesiastes 7:19Wisdom hath strengthened a wise man, over ten princes of a city. (Wisdom can strengthen the wise, more than ten leaders of 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 →