Bible verse
A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.
Proverbs 18:11 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 18.
7 A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.
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.
14 The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
KJV
The rich man’s wealth [is] his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
ASV
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.
ERV
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own imagination.
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