Proverbs 28:11

American Standard Version (1901)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 26:16 : 16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.
  • Eccl 9:15-17 : 15 Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man. 16 Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard. 17 The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
  • Rom 12:16 : 16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.
  • 1 Cor 3:18-19 : 18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man thinketh that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He that taketh the wise in their craftiness:
  • 1 Tim 6:17 : 17 Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
  • Isa 5:21 : 21 Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
  • Isa 10:13-14 : 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] : 14 and my hand hath found as a nest the riches of the peoples; and as one gathereth eggs that are forsaken, have I gathered all the earth: and there was none that moved the wing, or that opened the mouth, or chirped.
  • Ezek 28:3-5 : 3 behold, thou art wiser than Daniel; there is no secret that is hidden from thee; 4 by thy wisdom and by thine understanding thou hast gotten thee riches, and hast gotten gold and silver into thy treasures; 5 by thy great wisdom [and] by thy traffic hast thou increased thy riches, and thy heart is lifted up because of thy riches;--
  • Luke 16:13-14 : 13 No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. 14 And the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all these things; and they scoffed at him.
  • Rom 11:25 : 25 For I would not, brethren, have you ignorant of this mystery, lest ye be wise in your own conceits, that a hardening in part hath befallen Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in;
  • Job 32:9 : 9 It is not the great that are wise, Nor the aged that understand justice.
  • Prov 18:11 : 11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.
  • Prov 18:17 : 17 He that pleadeth his cause first [seemeth] just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
  • Prov 19:1 : 1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
  • Prov 23:4 : 4 Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom.
  • Prov 26:5 : 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 28:5-6
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    5 Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.

    6 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich.

  • 11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.

  • Prov 13:7-8
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    7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.

    8 The ransom of a man's life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.

  • 15 The rich man's wealth is his strong city: The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

  • 7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know [it] .

  • Eccl 9:15-16
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    15 Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.

    16 Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

  • 16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [gain], [And] he that giveth to the rich, [shall come] only to want.

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

  • 22 he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.

  • 12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

  • 28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

  • 20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.

  • 23 The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.

  • 8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

  • 8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.

  • 3 A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

  • 10 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.

  • 6 A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.

  • 12 A prudent man seeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; [But] the simple pass on, [and] suffer for it.

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    26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

    27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

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

  • 33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But [that which is] in the inward part of fools is made known.

  • 8 He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

  • Prov 18:1-2
    2 verses
    74%

    1 He that separateth himself seeketh [his own] desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.

    2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.

  • 8 For what advantage hath the wise more than the fool? [or] what hath the poor man, that knoweth how to walk before the living?

  • 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

  • 7 Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength, But trusted in the abundance of his riches, And strengthened himself in his wickedness.

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    15 The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

    16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

  • 23 Thus saith Jehovah, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches;

  • 8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

  • 4 Wealth addeth many friends; But the poor is separated from his friend.

  • 2 In the pride of the wicked the poor is hotly pursued; Let them be taken in the devices that they have conceived.

  • 6 folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.

  • 3 A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is [like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

  • 21 Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

  • 13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.

  • 16 The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; [But] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

  • 12 He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

  • 31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

  • 19 He lieth down rich, but he shall not be gathered [to his fathers] ; He openeth his eyes, and he is not.

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    12 The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, [How] the wicked are overthrown to [their] ruin.

    13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard.

  • 22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

  • 24 The crown of the wise is their riches; [But] the folly of fools is [only] folly.