11 The wealth of the rich is his fortified city;
in his imagination it is like a high wall.(A)

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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.

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 18:11 Literally “a city of his strength”

16 A person’s gift opens doors[a] for him
and brings him before the great.(A)

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Notas al pie

  1. 18:16 Lit gift makes room

16 The gift of a person will open doors for him,
    and before the great, it gives him access.

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23 The poor person pleads,(A)
but the rich one answers roughly.(B)

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23 The poor may speak entreaties,
    but the rich will answer roughly.

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