Proverbs 21:22
20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
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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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Kryssreferanser
Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.
Les i sammenhengProverbs 24:5
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
Les i sammenhengEcclesiastes 9:13–18
This wisdom have I seen also under the sun, and it seemed great unto me:
Les i sammenheng2 Samuel 5:6–9
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.
Les i sammenheng2 Samuel 20:16–22
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.
Les i sammenheng