Proverbs 18:11-13

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹¹ The wealth of the rich is his fortified city;
in his imagination it is like a high wall.^(A)

¹² Before his downfall a person’s heart is proud,^(B)
but humility comes before honour.^(C)

¹³ The one who gives an answer before he listens –
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.^(D)