Proverbs 28:11

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that has understanding searches him out.

American King James Version (AKJV)

The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that has understanding searches him out.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.

Webster's Revision

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.

English Revised Version (ERV)

The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

Barnes's Proverbs 28:11 Bible Commentary

Wealth blunts, poverty sharpens, the critical power of intellect.

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