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Proverbs 18:11 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Proverbs 18:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 18 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.”
Proverbs 18:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 18:11
This proverb provides penetrating psychological insight into wealth's deceptive power. 'Strong city' and 'high wall' evoke images of security and invincibility—yet the critical phrase is 'in his own conceit' (בְּמַשְׂכִּיתוֹ/bemaskito, in his imagination). Wealth provides false security. The rich man imagines protection that doesn't exist. Jesus echoed this warning in the parable of the rich fool who said, 'Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years' (Luke 12:19)—yet that very night his soul was required of him. Proverbs repeatedly warns against trusting in riches (11:28; 23:5). True se...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 18:11
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“The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.”
“even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.”
“and pluck you out of your tent”
“and boast in the multitude of their riches--”
“even our enemies themselves being judges.”
“Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years. Take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.'”
“don't set your heart on them.”
“but righteousness delivers from death.”