Proverbs 28:11
“The rich man is wise in his owne conceit: but the poore that hath vnderstanding searcheth him out.”
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Proverbs 28:11 Context
9He that turneth away his eare from hearing the law, euen his prayer shalbe abomination. 10Who so causeth the righteous to goe astray in an euill way, he shall fall himselfe into his owne pit: but the vpright shall haue good things in possession. 11The rich man is wise in his owne conceit: but the poore that hath vnderstanding searcheth him out. 12When righteous men do reioyce, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. 13He that couereth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but who so confesseth and forsaketh them, shall haue mercie.
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The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
- King James Version
The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.
- Basic English Bible
A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
- Darby Bible
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out.
- Webster's Bible
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
- World English Bible
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent poor searcheth him.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him through.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible