Verse Comparison: Proverbs 18:11
American Standard Version
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.
Amplified® Bible
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high protecting wall in his own imagination {and} conceit.
Contemporary English Version
the rich think their money is a wall of protection.
Darby English Version
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.
Good News Bible
Rich people, however, imagine that their wealth protects them like high, strong walls around a city.
King James Version
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
New American Standard Bible
A rich man's wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination.
New International Version
The wealth of the rich is their fortified city;
they imagine it an unscalable wall.
New King James Version
The rich man's wealth is his strong city,
And like a high wall in his own esteem.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A rich man considers wealth his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination.
Revised Standard Version
A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall protecting him.
Young's Literal Translation
The wealth of the rich `is' the city of his strength, And as a wall set on high in his own imagination.