Proverbs 28:11
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor man, who hath understanding, will search him through.
Noyes Bible
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 32:9Great men are not always wise, Nor do the aged always understand what is right.
Proverbs 18:17He that first pleadeth his cause appeareth just; But his opponent cometh, and searcheth him through.
Proverbs 23:4Toil not to become rich; Cease from this, thy wisdom.
Proverbs 26:16The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men who can render a reason.
Isaiah 5:21Woe to them that are wise in their own eyes, And prudent in their own conceit!
Ezekiel 28:3behold, thou art wiser than Daniel; there is no secret which can be hidden from 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 →