10 The name of Yahweh is a strong tower:
the righteous run to him, and are safe.

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

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 18:10-11

Commentary on Proverbs 18:10-11

(Read Proverbs 18:10-11)

The Divine power, made known in and through our Lord Jesus Christ, forms a strong tower for the believer, who relies on the Lord. How deceitful the defence of the rich man, who has his portion and treasure in this world! It is a strong city and a high wall only in his own conceit; for it will fail when most in need. They will be exposed to the just wrath of that Judge whom they despised as a Saviour.