11 (A)A rich man's wealth is his strong city,
    and like a high wall in his imagination.
12 (B)Before destruction a man's heart is haughty,
    but (C)humility comes before honor.

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11 The wealth of a rich person is his fortified city;
    in his own imagination, it is like a high wall.

12 Before a man’s downfall, his mind[a] is arrogant,
    but humility precedes honor.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 18:12 Lit. heart