Proverbs 18:11

English Standard Version

¹¹^(A)A rich man's wealth is his strong city,
and like a high wall in his imagination.

Proverbs 18:11

International Standard Version

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

¹⁶A man's ^(A)gift makes room for him
and brings him before the great.

¹⁶A person’s gift opens doors for him,
bringing him access to important people.

²³The poor use entreaties,
but ^(A)the rich answer roughly.

²³The poor person pleads for mercy,
but the wealthy man responds harshly.

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