Proverbs 28:11

11 The rich is wise in self-esteem, but an intelligent poor person sees through the pose.

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 When one will not listen to the law, even one's prayers are an abomination.

10 Those who mislead the upright into evil ways will fall into pits of their own making, but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance.

11 The rich is wise in self-esteem, but an intelligent poor person sees through the pose.

12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked prevail, people go into hiding.

13 No one who conceals transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.