Proverbs 21:22 - Exposition

A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty. The courage and strength of valiant men cannot defend a city against the skilful counsel of a wise strategist. And he casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof. He lays low the strength in which the defenders trusted; he not only takes the fortress, but also demolishes it. Wisdom is stronger than bodily might ( Proverbs 20:1-30 .18. See the apologue, Ecclesiastes 9:14 , etc.). Septuagint, "A wise man cometh upon strong cities, and casteth down the stronghold ( καθεῖλε τὸ ὀχύρωμα ) in which the ungodly trusted." Thus St. Paul, speaking of the weapons which God gives us to fight withal in the spiritual battle, says ( 2 Corinthians 10:4 ) that they are "mighty before him to the casting down of strongholds ( πρὸς καθαίρεσιν οχυρωμάτων ) . "