Holy Scripture
Proverbs 18:11
A church father on this verse
“The wealth of the rich is his strong city, etc. Earthly wealth cannot always defend; indeed, many are captured or killed because of riches. Thus Ecclesiastes also says, Riches kept to the harm of their owner; for they perish in a terrible affliction. Therefore, it is better understood to praise the wealth of virtues,…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
11The wealth of a rich man is a strong city; And its glory casts a broad shadow.
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In context
9A man who helps not himself by his labor Is brother of him that ruins himself.
10The name of the Lord is of great strength; And the righteous running to it are exalted.
— Proverbs 18:11 —
12Before ruin a man’s heart is exalted, And before honor it is humble.
13Whoso answers a word before he hears a cause, It is folly and reproach to him.