Proverbs 21:22
A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.
Young's Literal Translation
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
21Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
23Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.
Cross References
2 Samuel 20:16And a wise woman calleth out of the city, 'Hear, hear; say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near hither, and I speak unto thee.'
Ecclesiastes 7:19The wisdom giveth strength to a wise man, more than wealth the rulers who have been in 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 →