Proverbs 21:22
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
In context
20 Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
21 He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
24 Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride.
Proverbs 21:22 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
- KJV King James Version
- A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
- WEB World English Bible
- A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of its confidence.