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Proverbs 28:11
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Proverbs 28:11
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The rich are wise in their own eyes; one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.
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Proverbs 28:11 in Other Translations
KJV
11
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
ESV
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A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.
NLT
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Rich people may think they are wise, but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.
MSG
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The rich think they know it all, but the poor can see right through them.
CSB
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A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.
Proverbs 28:11 In-Context
9
If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable.
10
Whoever leads the upright along an evil path will fall into their own trap, but the blameless will receive a good inheritance.
11
The rich are wise in their own eyes; one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.
12
When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.
13
Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
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