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Proverbs 28:11
Wise in his own eyes, is the man that is rich, but, a poor man of discernment, searcheth him out.
Proverbs 28:11 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 28:11 in other translations
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
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In context
8 He that increaseth his substance by interest and profit, for one ready to favour the poor, doth gather it.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing instruction, even his prayer, is an abomination.
10 He that misguideth the upright into a hurtful way! into his own pit, he himself, shall fall, but, men of integrity, shall inherit good.
11 Wise in his own eyes, is the man that is rich, but, a poor man of discernment, searcheth him out.
12 In the exulting of the righteous, there is great glorying, but, when the lawless arise, a man must be sought for.
13 He that covereth his transgressions, shall not prosper, but, he that confesseth and forsaketh, shall find compassion.
14 How happy the man who is ever circumspect, whereas, he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into calamity.
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