11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that has understanding searches him out.


In Context

8 He that by usury and unjust gain increases his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

9 He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

10 Whoever causes 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.

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

12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

13 He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.

Proverbs 28:11 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

28:11The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

28:11A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

28:11The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

28:11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:11A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

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

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:11The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

28:11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent poor searcheth him.