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Proverbs 28:11 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 28 · verse 11
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.Proverbs 28:11 · King James Version
Proverbs 28:11 in context
9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
10Whoso 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.
11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
13He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- understandingbîynto separate mentallyH995 →
- conceitʻayinan eyeH5869 →
- richʻâshîyrrich, whether literal or figurativeH6223 →
- wisechâkâmwiseH2450 →
- poordalproperly, danglingH1800 →
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Note, 1. Those that are rich are apt to think themselves wise, because, whatever else they are ignorant of, they know how to get and save; and those that are purse-proud expect that all they say should be regarded as an oracle and a law, and that none should dare to contradict them, but every sheaf bow to theirs;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary