Proverbs 28:11
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the indigent that hath understanding can search him through.
Leeser Tanakh
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 32:9Not those rich in years must be always wise: neither do the aged constantly understand what is just.
Proverbs 18:17He that is first in his cause seemeth just; but when his neighbor cometh, then will it be investigated.
Proverbs 23:4Fatigue thyself not to become rich; because thou hast understanding, forbear.
Proverbs 26:16The slothful is wiser in his own eyes, than seven men that can give wise answers.
Isaiah 5:21Woe unto those that are wise in their own eyes, and intelligent in their own esteem!
Ezekiel 28:3Behold, thou wast wiser than Daniel; no secret was obscure to thee;
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 →