Proverbs 21:22
World English Bible (WEB)
A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
In context
20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.
21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24 The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.
Proverbs 21:22 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
- KJV King James Version
- A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
- 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.