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Proverbs 10:15 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Proverbs 10:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 10 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.”
Proverbs 10:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 10:15
This observation describes contrasting securities: wealth for the rich, poverty for the poor. "The rich man's wealth is his strong city" uses qiryat uzzo (קִרְיַת עֻזּוֹ, his fortified city)—a metaphor for security and protection. Ancient cities with thick walls, towers, and gates provided refuge from enemies. The rich trust their resources as others trust defensive fortifications."The destruction of the poor is their poverty" reverses the image. For those lacking resources, poverty itself becomes mechittah (מְחִתָּה, destruction, ruin). While wealth creates options and security, poverty limit...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 10:15
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“like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.”
“but they are gone.”
“Lo”
“but the rich person has many friends.”
“even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.”
“because he is poor; and don't crush the needy in court;”
“they practice it”
“Children, how hard is it for those who trust in riches to enter into the Kingdom of God!,And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!,,,,,,,,”
“Don't let the wise man glory in his wisdom”