Proverbs 18:11
The rich mans goodes are his strong citie, and as an high wall in his owne conceipt.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
In Context
10The name of the Lorde is a strong castell, the righteous runneth vnto it and is in safegarde.
12Before destruction the heart of a man is proude: and before honour goeth humilitie.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:15The riche mans goodes are his strong holde: but their owne pouertie feareth the poore.
Proverbs 28:11The riche man thinketh hym selfe to be wise: but the poore that hath vnderstandyng can perceaue hym well inough.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 18:11
10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. Here is, 1. God's sufficiency for the saints: His name is a strong tower for them, in which they may take rest when they are weary and take sanctuary when they are pursued, where they may be lifted up above their enemies and fortified against them. There is enough in God, and in the discoveries which he has made of himself to us, to make us easy at all times. The wealth laid up in this tower is enough to enrich them, to be a… Read the whole commentary →