Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

General references

2 Samuel 20:16
Then a wise woman called from the city, “Hear, hear! Please tell Joab, ‘Come here that I may speak with you.’”
Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom strengthens a wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.
Ecclesiastes 9:13
Also this I came to see as wisdom under the sun, and it impressed me.

New American Standard Bible Copyright ©1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. For Permission to Quote Information visit http://www.lockman.org