The wealth of a rich person is like a fortified city, but the poor are brought to ruin by their poverty.

When the righteous do well, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there is joy.

The wealth of a rich person is like a strong city, and it is like a high wall in his imagination.

A relative offended is harder to reach than a strong city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a fortified citadel.

Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath.