Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but a poor man who has discernment 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.
International Standard Version
The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man 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
will fall into his own pit,
but the blameless will inherit what is good.
but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.
there is great rejoicing,
but when the wicked come to power,
people hide themselves.
Cross References
Proverbs 26:16
than seven men who can answer sensibly.
Job 32:9
or the elderly who understand how to judge.
Proverbs 18:11
in his imagination it is like a high wall.
Proverbs 18:17
until another comes and cross-examines him.
Proverbs 19:1
than someone who has deceitful lips and is a fool.
Proverbs 23:4
stop giving your attention to it.
Proverbs 26:5
or he’ll become wise in his own eyes.
Ecclesiastes 9:15-17
Now a poor wise man was found in the city,
Isaiah 5:21
and clever in their own sight.
Isaiah 10:13-14
For he said:
and wisdom, for I am clever.
I abolished the borders of nations
and plundered their treasures;
like a mighty warrior, I subjugated the inhabitants.
Ezekiel 28:3-5
no secret is hidden from you!
Luke 16:13-14
Romans 11:25
So that you will not be conceited,
Romans 12:16
Be in agreement with one another.
1 Corinthians 3:18-19
No one should deceive
1 Timothy 6:17
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant