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11 The wealth of the rich is his strong city,[a]
    and like a wall, it is high in his imagination.
12 In the presence of destruction, the heart[b] of a man will be haughty,
    but in the presence of honor, humble.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 18:11 Literally “a city of his strength”
  2. Proverbs 18:12 Or “mind”

11 The riches of the wealthy are a strong city
    and like a high wall in their imagination.
12 Pride comes before a disaster,
    but humility comes before respect.

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