Proverbs 28:11

11 A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a poor person with understanding sees right 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 Surely the prayer of someone who refuses to listen to [God's] teachings is disgusting.

10 Whoever leads decent people into evil will fall into his own pit, but innocent people will inherit good things.

11 A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a poor person with understanding sees right through him.

12 When righteous people triumph, there is great glory, but when wicked people rise, people hide themselves.

13 Whoever covers over his sins does not prosper. Whoever confesses and abandons them receives compassion.