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Proverbs 18:11
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.
Proverbs 18:11 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 18:11 in other translations
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.
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In context
8 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
9 He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.
10 The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor goeth humility.
13 He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?
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