Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The rich are wise in their own eyes; one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are. New Living Translation Rich people may think they are wise, but a poor person with discernment can see right through them. English Standard Version A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out. Berean Standard Bible A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him. King James Bible The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. New King James Version The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches him out. New American Standard Bible The rich person is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him. NASB 1995 The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him. NASB 1977 The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him. Legacy Standard Bible The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the lowly who understands searches him. Amplified Bible The rich man [who is conceited and relies on his wealth instead of God] is wise in his own eyes, But the poor man who has understanding [because he relies on God] is able to see through him. Christian Standard Bible A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a poor one who has discernment sees through him. Holman Christian Standard Bible A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him. American Standard Version The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. Contemporary English Version The rich think highly of themselves, but anyone poor and sensible sees right through them. English Revised Version The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. GOD'S WORD® Translation A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a poor person with understanding sees right through him. Good News Translation Rich people always think they are wise, but a poor person who has insight into character knows better. International Standard Version The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man sees through him. Majority Standard Bible A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him. NET Bible A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly. New Heart English Bible The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him. Webster's Bible Translation The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out. World English Bible The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA rich man is wise in his own eyes, "" And the intelligent poor searches him. Young's Literal Translation A rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent poor searcheth him. Smith's Literal Translation The rich man is wise in his eyes, and the poor one understanding shall search him out. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out. Catholic Public Domain Version The rich one seems wise to himself. But the poor one, being prudent, shall evaluate him. New American Bible The rich are wise in their own eyes, but the poor who are intelligent see through them. New Revised Standard Version The rich is wise in self-esteem, but an intelligent poor person sees through the pose. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe rich man is wise in his own eyes; but a poor man of understanding will reprove him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The rich man is wise in his own eyes and a poor intelligent one condemns him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The rich man is wise in his own eyes; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him through. Brenton Septuagint Translation A rich man is wise in his own conceit; but an intelligent poor man will condemn him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Boldness of the Righteous…10He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. 11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him. 12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.… Cross References James 1:9-10 The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position. / But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field. 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth. / But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, ... Luke 16:19-31 Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor. / And a beggar named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores / and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. ... 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. Matthew 19:23-24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. / Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” Revelation 3:17-18 You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. / I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see. Luke 12:16-21 Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ / Then he said, ‘This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and will build bigger ones, and there I will store up all my grain and my goods. ... 1 John 2:15-17 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. Matthew 6:19-21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Mark 10:23-25 Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!” / And the disciples were amazed at His words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! / It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” Ecclesiastes 9:11 I saw something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong; neither is the bread to the wise, nor the wealth to the intelligent, nor the favor to the skillful. For time and chance happen to all. Jeremiah 9:23-24 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. Psalm 49:6-7 They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches. / No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God. Isaiah 5:21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. Job 32:9 It is not only the old who are wise, or the elderly who understand justice. Treasury of Scripture The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that has understanding searches him out. rich Proverbs 18:11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. Proverbs 23:4 Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. Isaiah 10:13,14 For he saith, By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I am prudent: and I have removed the bounds of the people, and have robbed their treasures, and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant man: … his own conceit Proverbs 26:16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. Isaiah 5:21 Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! Romans 11:25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. the poor Proverbs 18:17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. Proverbs 19:1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. Job 32:9 Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. Jump to Previous Conceit Discernment Eyes Find Intelligent Low Opinion Poor Rich Searcheth Seems Sense Understanding Wealth WiseJump to Next Conceit Discernment Eyes Find Intelligent Low Opinion Poor Rich Searcheth Seems Sense Understanding Wealth WiseProverbs 28 1. general observations of impiety and integrityA rich man The phrase "a rich man" in Proverbs 28:11 refers to an individual who possesses material wealth and resources. In the Hebrew context, the word for "rich" is "עָשִׁיר" (ashir), which denotes someone who has an abundance of possessions. Historically, wealth in biblical times was often measured by livestock, land, and precious metals. The Bible frequently addresses the spiritual dangers and responsibilities that accompany wealth, emphasizing that material riches can lead to pride and a false sense of security. In a conservative Christian perspective, wealth is seen as a blessing from God but also a test of character and stewardship. is wise in his own eyes but a poor man with discernment sees through him Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A richעָשִׁ֑יר (‘ā·šîr) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6223: Rich man אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person is wise חָכָ֣ם (ḥā·ḵām) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2450: Wise in his own eyes, בְּ֭עֵינָיו (bə·‘ê·nāw) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain but a poor man וְדַ֖ל (wə·ḏal) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1800: Dangling, weak, thin with discernment מֵבִ֣ין (mê·ḇîn) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand sees through him. יַחְקְרֶֽנּוּ׃ (yaḥ·qə·ren·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 2713: To penetrate, to examine intimately Links Proverbs 28:11 NIVProverbs 28:11 NLT Proverbs 28:11 ESV Proverbs 28:11 NASB Proverbs 28:11 KJV Proverbs 28:11 BibleApps.com Proverbs 28:11 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 28:11 Chinese Bible Proverbs 28:11 French Bible Proverbs 28:11 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 28:11 The rich man is wise in his (Prov. 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