Proverbs 18:11
A rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination.
In context
8 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.
9 Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys. 10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. 11 A rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination. 12 Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.
13 If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. 14 A man’s spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 18:11 in the KJV
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And as an high wall in his own conceit.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 18:11 in the NIV
The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it a wall too high to scale.