Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 18:11
“The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 18:11 Context
8The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. 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. 14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
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Other Translations
The rich mans wealth is his strong citie: and as an high wall in his owne conceit.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A rich man's wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The property of a man of wealth is his strong town, and it is as a high wall in the thoughts of his heart.
- Basic English Bible
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.
- Darby Bible
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own conceit.
- Webster's Bible
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.
- World English Bible
The wealth of the rich [is] the city of his strength, And as a wall set on high in his own imagination.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own conceit.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A rich man's wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The property of a man of wealth is his strong town, and it is as a high wall in the thoughts of his heart.
- Basic English Bible
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.
- Darby Bible
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own conceit.
- Webster's Bible
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.
- World English Bible
The wealth of the rich [is] the city of his strength, And as a wall set on high in his own imagination.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own conceit.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 18:11
18:9 Is brother - Though they take several paths, yet both come to one end.
18:10 The name - The Lord, as he hath revealed himself in his works, and in his word by his promises.