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


In Context

8 He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

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

10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

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

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

13 He who conceals his sins doesn't 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 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 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.