Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 28:11
“The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 28:11 Context
8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. 9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. 10Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. 11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. 12When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. 13He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. 14Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
"The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out." Proverbs 28:11 KJV Similar Verses Save
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Translation Details for Proverbs 28:11
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Other Translations for Proverbs 28:11
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 28:11
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 28:11
28:10 Causeth - That by evil counsel, or example, or artifice, draws them into evil.
28:12 Rejoice - Are promoted. Glory - In that common - wealth. Rise - Are advanced to authority. Hidden - Wise and good men, who only are worthy of the name of men, withdraw themselves into obscure places.
The rich man is wise in his owne conceit: but the poore that hath vnderstanding searcheth him out.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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