King James Version
What Does Proverbs 21:22 Mean?
“A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.”
Context
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There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
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He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
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A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
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Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
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Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. in proud: Heb. in the wrath of pride
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Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary7-9. His providence supplies bountifully the wild animals in their mountain homes.
**Sing ... Lord--**literally, "Answer the Lord," that is, in grateful praise to His goodness, thus declared in His acts.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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