Proverbs 28:11
World English Bible (WEB)
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
In context
9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13 He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
Proverbs 28:11 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
- KJV King James Version
- The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
- 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.