The rich man’s wealth is his strong city; The ruin of the poor is their poverty.
Proverbs 18:11 - The Scriptures 2009 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And as an high wall in his own conceit. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high protecting wall in his own imagination and conceit. American Standard Version (1901) The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination. Common English Bible The riches of the wealthy are a strong city and like a high wall in their imagination. Catholic Public Domain Version The substance of the wealthy is the city of his strength, and it is like a strong wall encircling him. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The substance of the rich man is the city of his strength, and as a strong wall compassing him about. |
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city; The ruin of the poor is their poverty.
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death.
Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before esteem is humility.
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches him out.
For wisdom protects as silver protects, but the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it.
Speak, “Thus declares יהוה, ‘The corpses of men shall fall as dung on the face of the field, like cuttings after the reaper, with none to gather them.’ ”
“For their rock is not like our Rock – Even our enemies are judges.