11 A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.
Proverbs 18:11
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Proverbs 10:14–16
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Proverbs 28:10–12
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Proverbs 14:23–25
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Proverbs 13:7–9
7 One pretends to be rich, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. 8 Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat. 9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
Psalms 49:19–20
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Proverbs 11:27–29
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Proverbs 23:4–6
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Proverbs 19:3–5
3 A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD. 4 Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend. 5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.
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