Strong's Lexicon A rich עָשִׁ֑יר (‘ā·šîr) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 6223: adj 1) rich, wealthy n 2) the rich, the wealthy, rich man man אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 376: 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective) is wise חָכָ֣ם (ḥā·ḵām) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2450: 1) wise, wise (man) 1a) skilful (in technical work) 1b) wise (in administration) 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) 1e) prudent 1f) wise (ethically and religiously) in his own eyes, בְּ֭עֵינָיו (bə·‘ê·nāw) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 5869: 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.) 2) spring, fountain but a poor man וְדַ֖ל (wə·ḏal) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 1800: 1) low, poor, weak, thin, one who is low with discernment מֵבִ֣ין (mê·ḇîn) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 995: 1) to discern, understand, consider 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to perceive, discern 1a2) to understand, know (with the mind) 1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider 1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding 1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to understand 1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach 1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently 1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard sees through him. יַחְקְרֶֽנּוּ׃ (yaḥ·qə·ren·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2713: 1) to search, search for, search out, examine, investigate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to search (for) 1a2) to search through, explore 1a3) to examine thoroughly 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be searched out, be found out, be ascertained, be examined 1c) (Piel) to search out, seek out Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleA rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him. Young's Literal Translation A rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent poor searcheth him. Holman Christian Standard Bible A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him. 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. Parallel Verses 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. 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. American Standard Version The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. English Revised Version The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. Young's Literal Translation A rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent poor searcheth him. Cross References Proverbs 3:7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. Proverbs 26:5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. Proverbs 26:12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 28:10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. Proverbs 28:9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. Proverbs 28:8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. Proverbs 28:12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. Proverbs 28:13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. Proverbs 28:14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. 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