Proverbs 28:11

Modern

A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.

Traditional

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

Literal

A rich man is wise in his own eyes, and a poor one being discerning will search him out.

Latin

Sapiens sibi videtur vir dives; pauper autem prudens scrutabitur eum.

Hebrew

English

A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.

Theme notes and profiles

Proverbs 18:17
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
Ecclesiastes 9:15–17
Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he saved the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man.
Proverbs 26:16
The slacker is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.
Proverbs 19:1
Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.
1 Corinthians 3:18–19
Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise.
Romans 12:16
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.
Luke 16:13–14
No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”
Ezekiel 28:3–5
Behold, you are wiser than Daniel; no secret is hidden from you!
Proverbs 23:4
Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.
Job 32:9
It is not only the old who are wise, or the elderly who understand justice.
Romans 11:25
I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.
Proverbs 18:11
A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.