11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

Other Translations of Proverbs 18:11

New International Version

11 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it a wall too high to scale.

English Standard Version

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

The Message

11 The rich think their wealth protects them; they imagine themselves safe behind it.

New King James Version

11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem.

New Living Translation

11 The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense; they imagine it to be a high wall of safety.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 18:11

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.