Proverbs 28:11
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
World Messianic 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
12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
Cross References
Job 32:9It is not the great who are wise, nor the aged who understand justice.
Proverbs 18:17He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.
Proverbs 23:4Don’t weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.
Proverbs 26:16The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.
Isaiah 5:21Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
Ezekiel 28:3behold, you are wiser than Daniel. There is no secret that is hidden 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 →