Proverbs 28:11
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that has understanding searches him out.
Updated King James Version
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 do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
Cross References
Job 32:9Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
Proverbs 18:17He that is first in his own cause seems just; but his neighbour comes and searches him.
Proverbs 23:4Labour not to be rich: cease from yours own wisdom.
Proverbs 26:16The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
Isaiah 5:21Woe unto them that 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 they can hide 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 →