Proverbs 18:11
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.
In context
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.
Proverbs 18:11 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.
- KJV King James Version
- The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
- WEB World English Bible
- The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The wealth of the rich [is] the city of his strength, And as a wall set on high in his own imagination.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own conceit.