Proverbs 21:22

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A wise person ascends the city of warriors and brings down the fortress in which they trust.

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  • Eccl 7:19 : 19 Wisdom makes a wise person stronger than ten rulers in a city.
  • Eccl 9:13-18 : 13 I also saw this example of wisdom under the sun, and it seemed great to me. 14 There was a small city with a few men in it, and a great king came against it, surrounded it, and built large siegeworks around it. 15 Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he saved the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man. 16 So I said, 'Wisdom is better than strength.' But the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded. 17 The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler among fools. 18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
  • 2 Sam 5:6-9 : 6 The king and his men went to Jerusalem against the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, who said to David, "You will not come in here; even the blind and the lame can stop you." They thought, "David cannot get in here." 7 But David captured the stronghold of Zion, which is now the City of David. 8 On that day, David said, "Whoever strikes the Jebusites should attack via the water shaft to reach the lame and the blind, who are despised by David." Because of this, it is said, "The blind and the lame will not enter the house." 9 David took up residence in the stronghold and named it the City of David. He built it up all around, from the Millo inward.
  • 2 Sam 20:16-22 : 16 a wise woman called out from the city, "Listen! Listen! Tell Joab to come here so I can speak to him." 17 When he approached her, the woman asked, "Are you Joab?" "I am," he replied. She said, "Listen to what your servant has to say." "I’m listening," he said. 18 She continued, "In the past, people said, 'Seek advice in Abel,' and that is how matters were settled. 19 I am one of the peaceful and faithful in Israel. You are trying to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why do you want to devour the LORD's inheritance?" 20 Joab replied, "Far be it from me to devour or destroy the city! 21 That is not the case. A man named Sheba, son of Bichri, from the hill country of Ephraim, has raised his hand against King David. Hand him over, and I will withdraw from the city." The woman said to Joab, "His head will be thrown to you from the wall." 22 Then the woman went to all the people with her wise counsel, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. He blew the horn, and the troops dispersed from the city, each returning to his home. And Joab went back to the king in Jerusalem.
  • Prov 24:5 : 5 A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.

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  • Eccl 7:19
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    19Wisdom makes a wise person stronger than ten rulers in a city.

  • Prov 21:12
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    12The righteous one considers the house of the wicked and brings the wicked down to ruin.

  • Prov 11:10-11
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    10When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting.

    11By the blessing of the upright, a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked, it is torn down.

  • Job 12:19-21
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    21He pours out contempt on nobles and loosens the belts of the strong.

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    12He will demolish the high fortress of your walls, bring it down to the ground, to the very dust.

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  • Eccl 9:14-16
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    14There was a small city with a few men in it, and a great king came against it, surrounded it, and built large siegeworks around it.

    15Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he saved the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man.

    16So I said, 'Wisdom is better than strength.' But the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.

  • Prov 21:20-21
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    20Valuable treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person swallows them up.

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  • Prov 24:5
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    5A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.

  • Prov 14:15-16
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    15The simple believe everything, but the prudent carefully consider their steps.

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  • Prov 29:23
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    23A man's pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

  • Isa 26:5
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  • Prov 29:8
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    8Mockers stir up a city, but the wise calm anger.

  • Prov 28:11
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    11A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with understanding will see right through him.

  • Prov 16:20
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    20Whoever gives attention to a matter will find good, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

  • Prov 15:21-22
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    21Foolishness brings joy to one lacking sense, but a person of understanding walks a straight path.

    22Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

  • Prov 21:23
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    23Whoever guards their mouth and tongue keeps themselves from troubles.

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  • Prov 25:28
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  • Job 41:25
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    8A person is praised according to their insight, but one with a twisted mind is despised.

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    21Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight!

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  • Prov 11:28
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    28Whoever trusts in his wealth will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.

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