Proverbs 28:11

King James Version 1611 (Original)

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 wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
  • Rom 12:16 : 16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
  • 1 Cor 3:18-19 : 18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
  • 1 Tim 6:17 : 17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living 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 saith, By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I am prudent: and I have removed the bounds of the people, and have robbed their treasures, and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant man: 14 And my hand hath found as a nest the riches of the people: and as one gathereth eggs that are left, have I gathered all the earth; and there was none that moved the wing, or opened the mouth, or peeped.
  • Ezek 28:3-5 : 3 Behold, thou art wiser than Daniel; there is no secret that they can hide from thee: 4 With thy wisdom and with thine understanding thou hast gotten thee riches, and hast gotten gold and silver into thy treasures: 5 By thy great wisdom and by thy traffick hast thou increased thy riches, and thine 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 the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. 14 And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.
  • Rom 11:25 : 25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.
  • Job 32:9 : 9 Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
  • Prov 18:11 : 11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
  • Prov 18:17 : 17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
  • 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 Labour not 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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  • Prov 13:7-8
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    15The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

  • Prov 29:7
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    7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not 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.

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  • Prov 22:16
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    16He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.

  • Prov 19:1
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    1Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

  • Prov 28:22
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    22He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

  • Prov 26:12
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    12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

  • Prov 11:28
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    28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

  • Prov 14:20
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    20The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.

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    23The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

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  • Prov 28:10
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    10Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.

  • Prov 14:6
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    6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

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    12A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

  • Prov 28:26-27
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    12When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

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    33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

  • Prov 28:8
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    8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

  • Prov 18:1-2
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    2A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

  • Eccl 6:8
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    4Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.

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  • Prov 3:13
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  • Prov 28:16
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  • Prov 11:12
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    12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

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  • Job 27:19
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  • Prov 21:12-13
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    12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

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    24The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.