PROVERBS 21:22

KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT

To get what Proverbs 21:22 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity.

“A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.”

Medium popularity: 110 searches a month
Popularity relative to other verses in Proverbs chapter 21 using average monthly Google searches.

Proverbs 21:22 Translation & Meaning

What does this verse really mean? Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Hebrew Scripture. This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. Follow the buttons in the right-hand column for detailed definitions and verses that use the same root words. Use this reference information to gain deeper insight into the Bible and enrich your understanding. Information based on Strong's Exhaustive Concordance[1].

KJV Verse Original Hebrew Meaning/ Definition
This is a simplified translation of the original Hebrew word. Follow the buttons on the right to get more detail.
More 
Use the buttons below to get details on the Hebrew word and view related Bible verses that use the same root word.
A wise חָכָ֑ם Wise, (i.e., intelligent, skilful or artful) wise
man (No Hebrew definition. English implied.)
scaleth עָלָ֣ה To ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative scaleth
the city עִ֣יר A city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post) city
of the mighty, גִּ֭בֹּרִים Powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant mighty
and casteth down וַ֝יֹּ֗רֶד To descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively, to bring down (in all the above applications) casteth down
the strength עֹ֣ז Strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise) strength
of the confidence מִבְטֶחָֽה׃ Properly, a refuge, i.e., (objective) security, or (subjective) assurance confidence
thereof. מִבְטֶחָֽה׃ Properly, a refuge, i.e., (objective) security, or (subjective) assurance thereof

Verse Context

See Proverbs 21:22 with its adjacent verses in bold below. Follow either of the two large buttons below to see these verses in their broader context of the King James Bible or a Bible concordance.

Very High
Verse Search Popularity Levels What do people search for?

Use the scale on the left to tell how often the verses below are googled compared to each other.

High
Medium
Low
Very Low
  • 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.

  • 22  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.




Sources:

The King James Bible (1611) and Strong's Concordance (1890) with Hebrew and Greek dictionaries are sourced from the BibleForgeDB database (https://github.com/bibleforge) within the BibleForge project (http://bibleforge.com). Popularity rankings are based on search volume data from the Google AdWords Keyword Planner tool.


Share This Page:


Popular Bible Topics What does the Bible say about...?

Most Searched Bible Verses
Translations, Meanings, Complete Red Letter Bible
Words of God in dark red
Words of Jesus in light red