Proverbs 28:11

11 A man of wealth [is] wise in his own eyes, but the intelligent poor sees through him.

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 He who turns his ear from listening to instruction, even his prayer [is] an abomination.

10 He who misleads the upright onto the way of evil, into his pits he will fall. But as for the blameless, they will inherit good.

11 A man of wealth [is] wise in his own eyes, but the intelligent poor sees through him.

12 When the righteous triumphs, great [is] the glory, but with [the] rising of the wicked, a person will be hidden.

13 He who conceals his transgression will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes will obtain mercy.