Proverbs 21:22
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- 69 Heb “The wise [one/man].”
- 70 The Qal perfect tense of עָלָה (’alah) functions in a potential nuance. Wisdom can be more effectual than physical strength.
- 71 In a war the victory is credited not so much to the infantry as to the tactician who plans the attack. Brilliant strategy wins wars, even over apparently insuperable odds (e.g., Prov 24:5–6; Eccl 9:13–16; 2 Cor 10:4).
- 72 Heb “and bring down the strength of its confidence.” The word “strength” is a metonymy of adjunct, referring to the place of strength, i.e., “the stronghold.” “Confidence” is a genitive of worth; the stronghold is their confidence, it is appropriate for the confidence of the city.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
A wise man scales the city of the mighty
and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty
and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
A wise person went up against a city of warriors
and brought down its secure fortress.
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NLTNew Living Translation
The wise conquer the city of the strong
and level the fortress in which they trust.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
To a city of warriors, the wise ascends,
and he will bring down the stronghold—its object of trust.
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KJV 1900King James Version
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty,
And casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
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