Proverbs 10:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

his strong city. Hebrew city of his strength. Figure of speech Antimereia. App-6.

destruction. that which destroys them. Figure of speech Metonymy (of Effect).

poor. weak. Hebrew. dal. See note on Proverbs 6:11.

poverty. rush. See note on Proverbs 6:11.

Proverbs 10:15

15 The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.