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Proverbs 21:22

American Standard Version

A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

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Proverbs 21:22 in other translations

A wise man scales the city of the mighty,
and brings down the strength of its confidence.

Proverbs 21:22 · World English Bible

Proverbs 21:22 in context

  1. 20There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.
  2. 21He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.
  3. 22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
  4. 23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.
  5. 24The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name; He worketh in the arrogance of pride.