Proverbs 18:9-11

Easy-to-Read Version

⁹Someone who does careless work is as bad as someone who destroys things.

¹⁰The name of the Lord is like a strong tower. Those who do what is right can run to him for protection.

¹¹The rich think their wealth will protect them. They think it is a strong fortress.

Proverbs 18:9-11

New International Version

⁹One who is slack in his work
is brother to one who destroys.^(A)

¹⁰The name of the Lord is a fortified tower;^(B)
the righteous run to it and are safe.^(C)

¹¹The wealth of the rich is their fortified city;^(D)
they imagine it a wall too high to scale.

Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)

New International Version (NIV)