Bible verse
A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
Proverbs 21:22 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 21.
18 The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright.
19 Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife.
20 Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
21 He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
24 Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride.
25 The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.
26 All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.
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.
ERV
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
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