Proverbs 18:9-11

New Living Translation

⁹A lazy person is as bad as
someone who destroys things.

¹⁰The name of the Lord is a strong fortress;
the godly run to him and are safe.

¹¹The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense;
they imagine it to be a high wall of safety.

Proverbs 18:9-11

New International Version

⁹One who is slack in his work
is brother to one who destroys.^(A)

¹⁰The name of the Lord is a fortified tower;^(B)
the righteous run to it and are safe.^(C)

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

New Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)