Proverbs 18:11 - Easy To Read Version Rich people think that their wealth will protect them. They think that it is like a strong fort. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
On the day God judges people, money is worth nothing. But goodness will save people from death.
A proud person will soon be ruined. But an humble person will be honored.
Rich people always think they are wise. But a poor person that is wise can see the truth.
Wisdom and money can protect you. But knowledge gained through wisdom is even better—it can save your life!\par
“Jeremiah, say these things:\par ‘The Lord says,\par Dead bodies will lie in the fields\par like dung.\par Their bodies will lie on the ground\par like grain a farmer has cut.\par But there will be no one to gather them.’”\par
The ‘rock’ of our enemies is not strong like our Rock (the Lord). Even our enemies know that!