Proverbs 18:11
“The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The rich man's wealth is his strong city,.... In which he dwells, over which he presides; in which he places his trust…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
What the name of the Lord is to the righteous Pro 18:10, that wealth is to the rich. He flees to it for refuge as to a…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Having described the firm and faithful defence of the righteous man (Pro 18:10), Solomon here shows what is the false…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
his strong city There is a sense in which it is really so (Pro 10:15); but a sense also in which, in designed contrast…
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