Proverbs 28:11
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Note own…: Heb. eyes
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Related passages
From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, grouped by the word they explain.
- rich
- Proverbs 18:11; Proverbs 23:4; Isaiah 10:13, 14; Ezekiel 28:3–5; Luke 16:13, 14; 1 Corinthians 3:18, 19; 1 Timothy 6:17
- his own conceit
- Heb. his eyes.
- Proverbs 26:16; Isaiah 5:21; Romans 11:25; Romans 12:16
- the poor
- Proverbs 18:17; Proverbs 19:1; Job 32:9; Ecclesiastes 9:15–17