Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 18:11
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Berean Standard Bible
A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.
King James Version
The rich man’s wealth [is] his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
World English Bible
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.
American Standard Version
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 18
9 Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
11 A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.
12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
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