Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 18:10-11
Proverbs 18:10-11. The name of the Lord That is, the Lord, as he hath revealed himself in his works, and especially in his word, by his promises, and the declarations of his infinite perfections, and of his good-will to his people; is a strong tower Is sufficient for our protection in the greatest dangers. The righteous By faith and prayer, devotion toward God, and dependance on him; run into it As their city of refuge. Having made sure of their interest in God’s name, they take the... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 18:11
In contrast with the Divine tower of safety in the preceding verse is here brought forward the earthly refuge of the worldly man. The rich man's wealth is his strong city. The clause is repeated from Proverbs 10:15 , but with quite a different conclusion. And as an high wall in his own conceit. The rich man imagines his wealth to be, as it were, an unassailable defence, to preserve him safe amid all the storms of life . בְּמַשְׂכִּתוֹ ( bemaskitho ) , rendered "in his own... read more