New English Translation
Proverbs 28:11
11A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.
Proverbs 28:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
- New International Version (NIV)The rich are wise in their own eyes; one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.
- English Standard Version (ESV)A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches him out.
Context of Proverbs 28:11
9The one who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. 10The one who leads the upright astray in an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly. 12When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out. 13The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy.
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חָכָ֣ם בְּ֭עֵינָיו אִ֣ישׁ עָשִׁ֑יר וְדַ֖ל מֵבִ֣ין יַחְקְרֶֽנּוּ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 28:11
- Proverbs 18:11The wealth of a rich person is like a strong city, and it is like a high wall in his imagination.
- Proverbs 23:4Do not wear yourself out to become rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.
- Isaiah 10:13For he says: “By my strong hand I have accomplished this, by my strategy that I devised. I invaded the territory of nations, and looted their storehouses. Like a mighty conqueror, I brought down rulers.
- Ezekiel 28:3Look, you are wiser than Daniel; no secret is hidden from you.
- Luke 16:13No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”
- 1 Corinthians 3:18Guard against self-deception, each of you. If someone among you thinks he is wise in this age, let him become foolish so that he can become wise.
- 1 Timothy 6:17Command those who are rich in this world’s goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.
- Proverbs 26:16The sluggard is wiser in his own estimation than seven people who respond with good sense.
- Isaiah 5:21Those who think they are wise are as good as dead, those who think they possess understanding.
- Romans 11:25For I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be conceited: A partial hardening has happened to Israel until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.
- Romans 12:16Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.
- Proverbs 18:17The first to state his case seems right, until his opponent begins to cross-examine him.
- Proverbs 19:1Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his speech and is a fool.
- Job 32:9It is not the aged who are wise, nor old men who understand what is right.
- Ecclesiastes 9:15However, a poor but wise man lived in the city, and he could have delivered the city by his wisdom, but no one listened to that poor man.
Commentaries on Proverbs 28:11
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Wealth blunts, poverty sharpens, the critical power of intellect.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11Verse 11 Rich men are so flattered, that they think themselves superior to others.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. A poor but wise man can discover (and expose) the rich and self-conceited.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 28
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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