Proverbs 18:11
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
In other versions
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.
ASV
The property of a man of wealth is his strong town, and it is as a high wall in the thoughts of his heart.
BBE
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.
DBY
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, Like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.
WEB
The wealth of the rich `is' the city of his strength, And as a wall set on high in his own imagination.
YLT
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
ENG
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own conceit.
WBT
A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.
BSB
In context
9He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
10The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
