Proverbs 21:22

20 Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.

21 He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.

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

23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.

24 Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride.

Les gjerne versene rundt også, for sammenhengen gir ofte mer enn ett vers alene.

Sammenlign

ÅB
Den vise inntar de veldiges by og river ned det vern som den satte sin lit til.
OTB
En klok person kan bestige de mektiges by og rive ned festningen de stoler på.
B1930
Den vise inntar de veldiges by og river ned det vern som den satte sin lit til.
BSB
A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
KJV
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
WEB
A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
ASV
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
DARBY
A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
BLB
A wise one ascends a city of mighty ones, and he brings down the stronghold of its confidence.

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