Proverbs 28:11
King James Version (KJV)
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
In context
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
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.
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Proverbs 28:11 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
- WEB World English Bible
- The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent poor searcheth him.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out.