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Proverbs 28:11

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11The rich man is wise †in his own conceit;

But the poor that hath understanding usearcheth him out.

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Footnotes

  1. †Heb. in his eyes. See ch. 26:5.

Cross references

  1. uJob 13:9.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

A rich man is wise in his own eyes,

but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The rich are wise in their own eyes;

one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

A rich person is wise in his own eyes,

but a poor one who has discernment sees through him.

NLTNew Living Translation

Rich people may think they are wise,

but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

A man of wealth is wise in his own eyes,

but the intelligent poor sees through him.