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Proverbs 18:11
11The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense; they imagine it to be a high wall of safety.
Proverbs 18:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
- New International Version (NIV)The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it a wall too high to scale.
- English Standard Version (ESV)A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem.
Context of Proverbs 18:11
9A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things. 10The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe. The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense; they imagine it to be a high wall of safety. 12Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor. 13Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.
Read all of Proverbs 18Proverbs 18:11 word by word
ה֣וֹן עָ֭שִׁיר קִרְיַ֣ת עֻזּ֑וֹ וּכְחוֹמָ֥ה נִ֝שְׂגָּבָ֗ה בְּמַשְׂכִּיתֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 18:11
- Proverbs 10:15The wealth of the rich is their fortress; the poverty of the poor is their destruction.
- Proverbs 11:4Riches won’t help on the day of judgment, but right living can save you from death.
- Deuteronomy 32:31But the rock of our enemies is not like our Rock, as even they recognize.
- Job 31:24“Have I put my trust in money or felt secure because of my gold?
- Psalms 49:6They trust in their wealth and boast of great riches.
- Psalms 52:5But God will strike you down once and for all. He will pull you from your home and uproot you from the land of the living. Interlude
- Psalms 62:10Don’t make your living by extortion or put your hope in stealing. And if your wealth increases, don’t make it the center of your life.
- Ecclesiastes 7:12Wisdom and money can get you almost anything, but only wisdom can save your life.
- Luke 12:19And I’ll sit back and say to myself, “My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!”’
Commentaries on Proverbs 18:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11The rich man's wealth - See Proverbs 10:15.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11What the name of the Lord is to the righteous Proverbs 18:10, that wealth is to the rich. He flees to it for refuge as to a strong city; but it is so only “in his own conceit” or imagination. High - In the Hebrew the same word as “safe” Proverbs 18:10, and manifestly used in reference to it.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-11Verses 10-11 The Divine power, made known in and through our Lord Jesus Christ, forms a strong tower for the believer, who relies on the Lord. How deceitful the defence of the rich man, who has his portion and treasure in this world! It is a strong city and a high wall only in his own conceit; for it will fail when most in need. They will be exposed to the just wrath of that Judge whom they despised as a Saviour.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10-11In a troubled world, only the Lord can save. The rich might think their wealth is a strong defense, but money's power is limited (Proverbs 11:4; 13:8).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. contrasts with Pr 18:10 (compare Pr 10:15). Such is a vain trust (compare Psa 73:6).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 18
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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