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

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

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

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

¹⁶A gift opens doors;
it gives access to the great.^(A)

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

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

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