Proverbs 28:11

11 Rich people may be wise in their own eyes. But a poor person who understands what is right knows what they are really like.

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 If you don't pay attention to the law, even your prayers are hated.

10 Those who lead honest people down an evil path will fall into their own trap. But those who are without blame will receive good things.

11 Rich people may be wise in their own eyes. But a poor person who understands what is right knows what they are really like.

12 When godly people win, everyone is very happy. But when sinners take charge, everyone hides.

13 Anyone who hides his sins doesn't succeed. But anyone who admits his sins and gives them up finds mercy.