Proverbs 28:11
11 The rich are wise in their own eyes; one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.
Other Translations of Proverbs 28:11
King James Version
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
English Standard Version
11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.
The Message
11 The rich think they know it all, but the poor can see right through them.
New King James Version
11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches him out.
New Living Translation
11 Rich people may think they are wise, but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 28:11
Commentary on Proverbs 28:11
(Read Proverbs 28:11)
Rich men are so flattered, that they think themselves superior to others.