Proverbs 10:15

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

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Interpretation

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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This thought runs through Proverbs 10:14-15.

Proverbs 10:14 Proverbs 10:15

Glossary

City People: The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).