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The contrast comes immediately in Proverbs 18:11: A rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination (v. 11). Wealth can feel like security, but Solomon introduces an important qualification.
A rich man may treat his wealth as his strong city, a place of protection, leverage, and apparent control. In ordinary life, money can indeed provide buffers and options. Proverbs often acknowledges that practical reality.
But Solomon adds, like a high wall in his own imagination. The danger is not merely having wealth, but imagining that it can do what only God can do. Riches may guard against some earthly vulnerabilities, but they cannot finally secure the soul, overcome death, or replace trust in the Lord. Wealth becomes dangerous when it is mistaken for ultimate refuge.
Used with permission from TheBibleSays.com.
You can access the original article here:Proverbs 18:11 Meaning
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