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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All Translations

BBE BBE

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

DBY DBY

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

KJV King James Version

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

WBT WBT

A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of its confidence.

WEB WEB

A wise man scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the strength of its confidence.

YLT YLT

A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.