A wise man scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the strength of its confidence.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Even in war, counsel does more than brute strength. So it is with the warfare which is carried on in the inner battlefield of the soul. There also …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty
Which makes good what is elsewhere said, that "wisdom is better than str…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Those who have wisdom often do great things, even against those confident of their strength.

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