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)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 28:5-6
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    81%

    5Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.

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

  • Prov 18:11
    80%

    11The 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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    80%

    7There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.

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

  • Prov 10:15
    78%

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

  • Prov 29:7
    77%

    7The 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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    15Now 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.

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

  • Prov 22:16
    77%

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

  • Prov 19:1
    76%

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

  • Prov 28:22
    76%

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

  • Prov 26:12
    76%

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

  • Prov 11:28
    76%

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

  • Prov 14:20
    75%

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

  • Prov 18:23
    75%

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

  • Prov 14:8
    75%

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

  • Prov 19:8
    75%

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

  • Prov 22:3
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    3A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

  • Prov 28:10
    75%

    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.

  • Prov 14:6
    75%

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

  • Prov 27:12
    75%

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

  • Prov 28:26-27
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    75%

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

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

  • Prov 28:12
    74%

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

  • Prov 14:33
    74%

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

  • Prov 28:8
    74%

    8He 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%

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

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

  • Eccl 6:8
    74%

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

  • Prov 12:15
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    15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

  • Ps 52:7
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    7Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength, But trusted in the abundance of his riches, And strengthened himself in his wickedness.

  • Prov 14:15-16
    2 verses
    74%

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

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

  • Jer 9:23
    74%

    23Thus 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;

  • Prov 12:8
    74%

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

  • Prov 19:4
    73%

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

  • Ps 10:2
    73%

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

  • Eccl 10:6
    73%

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

  • Prov 28:3
    73%

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

  • Prov 15:21
    73%

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

  • Prov 3:13
    73%

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

  • Prov 28:16
    73%

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

  • Prov 11:12
    73%

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

  • Prov 14:31
    73%

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

  • Job 27:19
    73%

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

  • Prov 21:12-13
    2 verses
    73%

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

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

  • Prov 21:22
    73%

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

  • Prov 14:24
    72%

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