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Proverbs 18:11-13
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Proverbs 18:11-13
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
11 A rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
and like a high wall protecting him.[a]
12 Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty,
but humility goes before honor.
13 If one gives answer before he hears,
it is his folly and shame.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:11 Or in his imagination
Proverbs 18:11-13
New International Version
Proverbs 18:11-13
New International Version
11 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city;(A)
they imagine it a wall too high to scale.
12 Before a downfall the heart is haughty,
but humility comes before honor.(B)
13 To answer before listening—
that is folly and shame.(C)
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