Proverbs 18:11

World English Bible

¹¹The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

Proverbs 18:11

Common English Bible

¹¹The riches of the wealthy are a strong city
and like a high wall in their imagination.

¹⁶A man’s gift makes room for him,
and brings him before great men.

¹⁶A gift opens the way
for access to important people.

²³The poor plead for mercy,
but the rich answer harshly.

²³The poor plead for help,
but the wealthy answer harshly.

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