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


In Context

8 He that heapeth together riches by usury and loan, gathereth them for him that will be bountiful to the poor.

9 He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be as abomination.

10 He that deceiveth the just in a wicked way, shall fall in his own destruction: and the upright shall possess his goods.

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

12 In the joy of the just there is great glory: when the wicked reign, men are ruined.

13 He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain 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 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.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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