Proverbs 28:11

11 Rich people think they are wise, but an insightful poor person sees through them.

Proverbs 28:11 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 28:11

The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit
Ascribing his getting riches to his great sagacity, wisdom, and prudence; and being flattered with it by dependents on him; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out:
a man of good understanding, whether in things natural, civil, moral, or spiritual, though poor, as a man may be poor and yet a wise man; such an one, when he comes into company with a rich man, wise in his own conceit, he soon by conversation with him finds him out to be a very foolish man, and exposes him as one; for riches are not always to men of understanding, or all that have them are not such; and better is a poor wise man than even a foolish king; see ( Ecclesiastes 9:11 Ecclesiastes 9:15 ) ( 4:13 ) .

Proverbs 28:11 In-Context

9 Those who turn their ears from hearing Instruction— even their prayers will be detested.

10 Whoever misleads those who do right onto an evil path will fall into their own pit, but the blameless will inherit good things.

11 Rich people think they are wise, but an insightful poor person sees through them.

12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great respect, but people hide when the wicked prosper.

13 Those who hide their sins won't succeed, but those who confess and give them up will receive mercy.