11 A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city;
in his imagination it is like a high wall.(A)

12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud,(B)
but humility comes before honor.(C)

13 The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.(D)

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11 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city;(A)
    they imagine it a wall too high to scale.

12 Before a downfall the heart is haughty,
    but humility comes before honor.(B)

13 To answer before listening—
    that is folly and shame.(C)

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