Proverbs 28:11
Wise in his own eyes, is the man that is rich, but, a poor man of discernment, searcheth him out.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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, may not be wise, nor, elders, understand justice.
Proverbs 18:17Righteous is he that is first in his own cause, then cometh his neighbour, and thoroughly searcheth him.
Proverbs 23:4Do not toil to get wealth, of thine own understanding, forbear:
Proverbs 26:16Wiser is the sluggard in his own eyes, than, seven persons, who can answer with judgment.
Isaiah 5:21Alas for them Who are wise in their own eyes,—And in their own sight, are prudent.
Ezekiel 28:3Lo! wiser, thou than Daniel,— No secret, have they 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 →