Proverbs Chapter 28 verse 11 Holy Bible
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
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The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.
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A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
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The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
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The rich man is wise in his own eyes; But the poor who has understanding sees through him.
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A rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent poor searcheth him.
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 11. - The rich man is wise in his own conceit (comp. Proverbs 18:11). A rich man thinks so highly of his position, is so flattered by parasites, and deems himself placed so immeasurably above social inferiors, that he learns to consider himself possessed of other qualifications, even mental and intellectual gifts, with which wealth has no concern. This purse-proud arrogance which looks upon financial skill and sharpness in bargaining as true wisdom, is confined to no age or country. But the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out (Proverbs 18:17). Wisdom is not to be bought with money. A poor man may be wise, his poverty probably making him a keener critic; and if he is brought into communication with this self-deluding plutocrat, he soon sees through him and recognizes his real value. Septuagint, "An intelligent poor man will condemn him."
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(11) The rich man is wise in his own conceit.--For the blinding effect of wealth comp. Revelation 3:17.
