NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon The rich`ashiyr (aw-sheer') rich, whether literal or figurative (noble) -- rich (man). man 'iysh (eesh) a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation) is wise chakam (khaw-kawm') wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful) -- cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise(hearted), man). in his own conceit `ayin (ah'-yin) an eye; by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape) but the poor dal (dal) dangling, i.e. (by implication) weak or thin -- lean, needy, poor (man), weaker. that hath understanding biyn (bene) to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand searcheth him out chaqar (khaw-kar') to penetrate; hence, to examine intimately -- find out, (make) search (out), seek (out), sound, try. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him. King James Bible The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. Holman Christian Standard Bible A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him. International Standard Version The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man sees through him. NET Bible A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly. Aramaic Bible in Plain English The rich man is wise in his own eyes and a poor intelligent one condemns him. GOD'S WORD® Translation A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a poor person with understanding sees right through him. King James 2000 Bible The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that has understanding will find him out. Links Proverbs 28:11Proverbs 28:11 NIV Proverbs 28:11 NLT Proverbs 28:11 ESV Proverbs 28:11 NASB Proverbs 28:11 KJV |
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