Devine Scripture

Proverbs 28:11

Proverbs chapter 28 · verse 11 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.10Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.

v.11This passage

v.12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 23:4

    Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom.

  • Job 32:9

    It is not the great that are wise, Nor the aged that understand justice.

  • Isaiah 10:13

    For he hath said, By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I have understanding: and I have removed the bounds of the peoples, and have robbed their treasures, and like a valiant man I have brought down them that sit on thrones:

  • Proverbs 26:16

    The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.

  • Proverbs 19:1

    Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

  • Isaiah 5:21

    Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!