Proverbs 28:11

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 28:11

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 28

⁹ Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

¹⁰ He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

¹¹ A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.

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

¹³ He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

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