Proverbs 28:12
When the upright triumph, there is great glory; 2 but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. 1
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In The King James Version
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
In Context
11The rich man is wise in his own eyes; 2 but the poor who has understanding sees through him. 1
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:12
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. Note, 1. Those that are rich are apt to think themselves wise, because, whatever else they are ignorant of, they know how to get and save; and those that are purse-proud expect that all they say should be regarded as an oracle and a law, and that none should dare to contradict them, but every sheaf bow to theirs; this humour is fed by flatterers, who, because (like Jezebel's prophets) they are fed at their table,… Read the whole commentary →