Proverbs 18:11

New English Translation

The wealth of a rich person is like a strong city, and it is like a high wall in his imagination.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:15

The wealth of a rich person is like a fortified city, but the poor are brought to ruin by their poverty.

Proverbs 11:4

Wealth does not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from mortal danger.

Proverbs 18:12

Before destruction the heart of a person is proud, but humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 28:11

A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.

Ecclesiastes 7:12

For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.

Jeremiah 9:22

Tell your daughters and neighbors, ‘The Lord says, “The dead bodies of people will lie scattered everywhere like manure scattered on a field. They will lie scattered on the ground like grain that has been cut down but has not been gathered.”’”

Deuteronomy 32:31

For our enemies’ rock is not like our Rock, as even our enemies concede.