Proverbs 28:11
The riche man is wise in his owne conceite: but the poore that hath vnderstanding, can trie him.
Geneva Bible 1599
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 righteous men reioyce, there is great glory: but when the wicked come vp, the man is tried.
Cross References
Job 32:9Great men are not alway wise, neither doe the aged alway vnderstand iudgement.
Proverbs 18:17He that is first in his owne cause, is iust: then commeth his neighbour, and maketh inquirie of him.
Proverbs 23:4Trauaile not too much to be rich: but cease from thy wisdome.
Proverbs 26:16The sluggard is wiser in his owne conceite, then seuen men that can render a reason.
Isaiah 5:21Woe vnto them that are wise in their owne eyes, and prudent in their owne sight.
Ezekiel 28:3Behold, thou art wiser then Daniel: there is no secrete, that they can hide 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 →