Holy Scripture
Proverbs 21:22
A church father on this verse
“"The wise person assaults strong cities and demolishes the fortifications in which the ungodly trusted." Do you think when Solomon said this he wanted to teach us that the wise person seized cities and demolished fortifications built from stones? Or, rather, is he indicating that the city and the walls are the doctrin…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
22A wise man assaults strong cities, And demolishes the fortress in which the ungodly trusted.
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20A desirable treasure will rest on the mouth of the wise; But foolish men will swallow it up.
21The way of righteousness and mercy will find life and glory.
— Proverbs 21:22 —
23He that keeps his mouth and his tongue Keeps his soul from trouble.
24A bold and self-willed and insolent man is called a pest: And he that remembers injuries is a transgressor.