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Proverbs 18:11 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 18 · verse 11
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.Proverbs 18:11 · King James Version
Proverbs 18:11 in context
9He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
10The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- wealthhôwnwealthH1952 →
- strongʻôzstrength in various applicationsH5797 →
- man'sʻâshîyrrich, whether literal or figurativeH6223 →
- cityqiryâhbuildingH7151 →
- highsâgabto be lofty, especially inaccessibleH7682 →
- wallchôwmâha wall of protectionH2346 →
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Having described the firm and faithful defence of the righteous man (Pro 18:10), Solomon here shows what is the false and deceitful defence of the rich man, that has his portion and treasure in the things of this world, and sets his heart upon them.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary