Lux Domini

Proverbs 10:15

The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
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What does Proverbs 10:15 mean?

This refers to the common mistakes both of rich and poor, as to their outward condition.

Key themes

FaithAnxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord

Read with

Keep this verse inside Proverbs 10:14-15 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Proverbs 10:14Hebrews 11:1Romans 10:17Philippians 4:6

Related topics

Bible verses about faithBible verses about anxiety and fearBible verses about wisdomBible verses about justice and mercy

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).