Proverbs 21:22

A wise man scaleth the citie of the mightie, and casteth downe the strength of the confidence thereof.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

A wise man scales the city of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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

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

A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
- Darby Bible

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

A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
- English Revised Version

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

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 21:22

21:22 The strength - The strongest sorts to which the citizens trust.