Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man sees through him.
New American Standard Bible
But the poor who has understanding
King James Version
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Holman Bible
but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.
A Conservative Version
The rich man is wise in his own conceit, but a poor man who has understanding searches him out.
American Standard Version
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Amplified
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.
Bible in Basic English
The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.
Darby Translation
A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Julia Smith Translation
The rich man is wise in his eyes, and the poor one understanding shall search him out.
King James 2000
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that has understanding will find him out.
Lexham Expanded Bible
A man of wealth [is] wise in his own eyes, but the intelligent poor sees through him.
Modern King James verseion
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding searches him out.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The rich man thinketh himself to be wise; but the poor that hath understanding, can perceive him well enough.
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.
The Emphasized Bible
Wise in his own eyes, is the man that is rich, but, a poor man of discernment, searcheth him out.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent poor searcheth him.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 28:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
10 Whoever misleads the upright along an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. 11 The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man sees through him. 12 When the righteous are victorious, there is great glory, but when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.
Cross References
Proverbs 26:16
The lazy person is wiser in his own opinion than seven men who can give an appropriate response.
Job 32:9
"The aged aren't always wise, nor do the elderly always understand justice.
Proverbs 18:11
The wealth of a rich person is his fortified city; in his own imagination, it is like a high wall.
Proverbs 18:17
The first to put forth his case seems right, until someone else steps forward and cross-examines him.
Proverbs 19:1
A poor man who walks blamelessly is better than a fool who speaks perversely.
Proverbs 23:4
Don't exhaust yourself acquiring wealth; be smart enough to stop.
Proverbs 26:5
Answer a fool according to his foolishness, or he will think himself to be wise.
Ecclesiastes 9:15-17
Now there was found within it a poor, but wise man. He delivered the city by his wisdom, but not one person remembered that poor man.
Isaiah 5:21
"How terrible it will be for those who are wise in their own opinion, and clever in their own reckoning!
Isaiah 10:13-14
He keeps bragging: "I've done it by the strength of my hand, and by my wisdom, because I'm so clever. I removed the boundaries of nations, and plundered their treasures; like a bull I brought down those who sat on thrones.
Ezekiel 28:3-5
Look! You're wiser than Daniel, aren't you? No secret is too mysterious for you!
Luke 16:13-14
"No servant can serve two masters, because either he will hate one and love the other, or be loyal to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and wealth!"
Romans 11:25
For I want to let you know about this secret, brothers, so that you will not claim to be wiser than you are: Stubbornness has come to part of Israel until the full number of the gentiles comes to faith.
Romans 12:16
Live in harmony with each other. Do not be arrogant, but associate with humble people. Do not think that you are wiser than you really are.
1 Corinthians 3:18-19
Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in the ways of this world, he must become a fool to become really wise.
1 Timothy 6:17
Tell those who are rich in this age not to be arrogant and not to place their confidence in anything as uncertain as riches. Instead, let them place their confidence in God, who lavishly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.