Proverbs 21:22

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

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

BSB

A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.

KJV

A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

ASV

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

BBE

A wise man goes up into the town of the strong ones, and overcomes its strength in which they put their faith.

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Matthew Henry · Verse 22

Those that have wisdom, often do great things, even against those confident of their strength.

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