Proverbs 18:11
A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.
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ASV
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.
KJV
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
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7 tagged words| Original | Transliteration | Meaning | Word study |
|---|---|---|---|
| ה֣וֹן | Hon | [the] wealth of | H1952 → |
| עָ֭שִׁיר | 'A.shir | a rich [person] | H6223 → |
| קִרְיַ֣ת | kir.Yat | [is] [the] town of | H7151 → |
| עֻזּ֑וֹ | u.Zo | strength his | H5797 → |
| וּכְחוֹמָ֥ה | u.khe.cho.Mah | and like a wall | H2346 → |
| נִ֝שְׂגָּבָ֗ה | nis.ga.Vah | high | H7682 → |
| בְּמַשְׂכִּיתֽוֹ׃ | be.mas.ki.To | in own imagination his | H4906 → |
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