10 A tower of strength 'is' the name of Jehovah, Into it the righteous runneth, and is set on high.
11 The wealth of the rich 'is' the city of his strength, And as a wall set on high in his own imagination.
12 Before destruction the heart of man is high, And before honour 'is' humility.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 18:10-12
Commentary on Proverbs 18:10-11
(Read Proverbs 18:10-11)
The Divine power, made known in and through our Lord Jesus Christ, forms a strong tower for the believer, who relies on the Lord. How deceitful the defence of the rich man, who has his portion and treasure in this world! It is a strong city and a high wall only in his own conceit; for it will fail when most in need. They will be exposed to the just wrath of that Judge whom they despised as a Saviour.
Commentary on Proverbs 18:12
(Read Proverbs 18:12)
After the heart has been lifted up with pride, a fall comes. But honour shall be the reward of humility.