Proverbs 10:15

The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 10:15

BSB
The wealth of the rich man is his fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.
AKJV
The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
CPDV
The substance of the rich is the city of his strength. The fear of the poor is their destitution.
ERV
The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
NHEB
The rich man's wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
SMT
The wealth of the rich his strong city: the destruction of the poor their poverty.

Commentary for Proverbs 10:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 10:15
Summary
Wealth provides security, poverty limits possibility
Event
Wealth versus poverty as states
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom