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


In Context

8 He that augmenteth his substance by usury and increase, gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

10 Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the perfect shall inherit good.

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

12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

13 He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh 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 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 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.