Proverbs 21:22 meaning and explanation

A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.

Proverbs 21:22, Berean Standard Bible

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This proverb is a general observation from Israel's wisdom tradition about the power of wisdom. A single wise person can accomplish what armies might attempt: scaling the walls of a fortified city and bringing down the stronghold in which the mighty put their confidence.

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