Proverbs 21:22
“A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty,.... Which makes good what is elsewhere said, that "wisdom is better than…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Even in war, counsel does more than brute strength. So of the warfare which is carried on in the inner battlefield of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Note, 1. Those that have power are apt to promise themselves great things from their power. The city of the mighty…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
While asserting the superiority of skill to force in actual warfare (comp. Jos 8:3-29; Ecc 9:13-15), the proverb admits…
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