The wealth of a rich man is a strong city. Poverty is the ruin of the poor.
Proverbs 18:11 - Tree of Life Version A rich person’s wealth is a strong city or like a high wall—in his imagination. 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. |
The wealth of a rich man is a strong city. Poverty is the ruin of the poor.
Riches make no profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
Before ruin a person’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person sees through him.
For wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: wisdom preserves the life of the one who possesses it.
Thus says Adonai: “Let not the wise boast in his wisdom nor the mighty boast in his might nor the rich glory in his riches.