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


In Context

8 He who increases his wealth by exorbitant interest amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.

9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayers are detestable.

10 He who leads the upright along an evil path will fall into his own trap, but the blameless will receive a good inheritance.

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

12 When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, men go into hiding.

13 He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds 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 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.

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.