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The wise conquer the city of the strong and level the fortress in which they trust.
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American Standard Version
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
Christian Standard Bible
A wise person went up against a city of warriors and brought down its secure fortress.
English Standard Version
A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
King James Version
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
New American Standard Bible
A wise person scales the city of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
New International Version
One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.
New King James Version
A wise man scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the trusted stronghold.
World English Bible
A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.