Proverbs 28:11
The rich one seems wise to himself. But the poor one, being prudent, shall evaluate him.
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In The King James Version
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
In Context
Cross References
Job 32:9The wise are not the aged, nor do the elders understand judgment.
Proverbs 18:17The just is the first accuser of himself; his friend arrives and shall investigate him.
Proverbs 23:4Do not be willing to labor so that you may be enriched. But set limits by your prudence.
Proverbs 26:16The lazy one seems wiser to himself than seven men speaking judgments.
Isaiah 5:21Woe to you who are wise in your own eyes, and prudent in your own sight!
Ezekiel 28:3Behold, you are wiser than Daniel; no secret is concealed from you.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:11
10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. Here is, 1. The doom of seducers, who attempt to draw good people, or those who profess to be such, into sin and mischief, who take pride in causing the righteous to go astray in an evil way, in drawing them into a snare, that they may insult over them. They shall not gain their point; it is impossible to deceive the elect. But they shall fall themselves into… Read the whole commentary →