American Standard Version
"The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. "
— Proverbs 28:11, American Standard Version
“The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.”
“The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.”
“A rich person is wise in his own opinion, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.”
“The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out.”
“The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.”
“The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.”
He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.