Proverbs 10:15

The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

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WEBBE

The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

BSB

The wealth of the rich man is his fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.

KJV

The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

ASV

The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

BBE

The property of the man of wealth is his strong town: the poor man's need is his destruction.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verse 15

This refers to the common mistakes both of rich and poor, as to their outward condition. Rich people's wealth exposes them to many dangers; while a poor man may live comfortably, if he is content, keeps a good conscience, and lives by faith.

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