Proverbs 21:22 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

One wise person went up against a city of warriors and brought down the stronghold in which they trusted.

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

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

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

A wise person fought a city of warriors and brought down the stronghold in which they felt safe.

The wise has ascended the city of the strong, and he has torn down the bulwark of its confidence.

The wise man hath scaled the city of the strong, and hath cast down the strength of the confidence thereof.

Wise warriors are mightier than strong ones and those who have knowledge than those who have strength,

Wisdom gives strength to the wise more than ten rulers who are in a city.