Proverbs 18:11

The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 18:11

BSB
A rich man's wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.
AKJV
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
CPDV
The substance of the wealthy is the city of his strength, and it is like a strong wall encircling him.
ERV
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own imagination.
NHEB
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.
SMT
The rich one's wealth his strong city, and as a wall lifted up in his imagination.

Commentary for Proverbs 18:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 18:11
Summary
Wealth creates false security illusion.
Event
Wealthy person's conceited mindset
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom