Proverbs 21:22 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Proverbs 21:22 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 21:22 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 21:22 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“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 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

Proverbs 21:22 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 21:22 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.”

Proverbs 21:22 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 21:22 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

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

Proverbs 21:22 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 21:22 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“A wise man goeth vp into the citie of the mightie, and casteth downe the strength of the confidence thereof.”

Proverbs 21:22 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 21:22 in Context — Proverbs 21

20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

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

23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

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What Does Proverbs 21:22 Mean?

Proverbs 21:22 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 21. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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