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11 A rich person’s wealth is his strong city
    and is like a high wall in his imagination.

12 Before destruction a person’s heart is arrogant,
    but humility comes before honor.
13 Whoever gives an answer before he listens is stupid and shameful.

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

12 Before a downfall the heart is haughty,
    but humility comes before honor.(B)

13 To answer before listening—
    that is folly and shame.(C)

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