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Proverbs 28:11
11Rich people may think they are wise, but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.
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
9God detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law. 10Those who lead good people along an evil path will fall into their own trap, but the honest will inherit good things. Rich people may think they are wise, but a poor person with discernment can see right through them. 12When the godly succeed, everyone is glad. When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding. 13People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
Read all of Proverbs 28Proverbs 28:11 word by word
חָכָ֣ם בְּ֭עֵינָיו אִ֣ישׁ עָשִׁ֑יר וְדַ֖ל מֵבִ֣ין יַחְקְרֶֽנּוּ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 28:11
- Proverbs 18:11The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense; they imagine it to be a high wall of safety.
- Proverbs 23:4Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit.
- Isaiah 10:13He boasts, “By my own powerful arm I have done this. With my own shrewd wisdom I planned it. I have broken down the defenses of nations and carried off their treasures. I have knocked down their kings like a bull.
- Ezekiel 28:3You regard yourself as wiser than Daniel and think no secret is hidden from you.
- Luke 16:13“No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money.”
- 1 Corinthians 3:18Stop deceiving yourselves. If you think you are wise by this world’s standards, you need to become a fool to be truly wise.
- 1 Timothy 6:17Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.
- Proverbs 26:16Lazy people consider themselves smarter than seven wise counselors.
- Isaiah 5:21What sorrow for those who are wise in their own eyes and think themselves so clever.
- Romans 11:25I want you to understand this mystery, dear brothers and sisters, so that you will not feel proud about yourselves. Some of the people of Israel have hard hearts, but this will last only until the full number of Gentiles comes to Christ.
- Romans 12:16Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!
- Proverbs 18:17The first to speak in court sounds right— until the cross-examination begins.
- Proverbs 19:1Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and a fool.
- Job 32:9Sometimes the elders are not wise. Sometimes the aged do not understand justice.
- Ecclesiastes 9:15A poor, wise man knew how to save the town, and so it was rescued. But afterward no one thought to thank him.
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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