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Proverbs 18:11

The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
Proverbs 18:11 · King James Version

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.

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