Proverbs 21:22
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 21
“A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.”Proverbs 21:22
What Does Proverbs 21:22 Mean?
Proverbs 21:22 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 21, verse 22 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 7 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (7)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 21:22 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ecclesiastes 9:16“Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.”Proverbs 24:5“A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.”Ecclesiastes 7:19“Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.”Ecclesiastes 9:13“This wisdom have I seen also under the sun, and it seemed great unto me:”Daniel 2:23“I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king’s matter.”2 Samuel 5:6“And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: which spake unto David, saying, Except thou take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither: thinking, David cannot come in hither.”2 Samuel 20:16“Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near hither, that I may speak with thee.”
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