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Proverbs 28:11

The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Proverbs 28:11 · King James Version

In other versions

  • The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

    ASV

  • The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.

    BBE

  • A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

    DBY

  • The rich man is wise in his own eyes; But the poor who has understanding sees through him.

    WEB

  • A rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent poor searcheth him.

    YLT

  • The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that has understanding searches him out.

    ENG

  • The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out.

    WBT

  • A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.

    BSB

In context

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.

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