King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The rich man is wise in his own view, but the poor who has discernment sees through him.
Berean Standard Bible:
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
American Standard Version:
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The rich{H6223} man{H376} is wise{H2450} in his own conceit{H5869}; but the poor{H1800} that hath understanding{H995} searcheth him out{H2713}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Proverbs 18:17
- ¶ [He that is] first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
Proverbs 26:16
- ¶ The sluggard [is] wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
Romans 12:16
- [Be] of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Ecclesiastes 9:15
- Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.
Ecclesiastes 9:17
- The words of wise [men are] heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Proverbs 23:4
- ¶ Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
1 Timothy 6:17
- Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
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Commentary for Proverbs 28:11
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6223
There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשִׁיר
Transliteration: ʻâshîyr
Pronunciation: aw-sheer'
Description: from עָשַׁר; rich, whether literal or figurative (noble); rich (man). - Strong's Number: H376
There are 1507 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִישׁ
Transliteration: ʼîysh
Pronunciation: eesh
Description: contracted for אֱנוֹשׁ (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation); also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare אִשָּׁה. - Strong's Number: H2450
There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָכָם
Transliteration: châkâm
Pronunciation: khaw-kawm'
Description: from חָכַם; wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful); cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise((hearted), man). - Strong's Number: H5869
There are 830 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַיִן
Transliteration: ʻayin
Pronunciation: ah'-yin
Description: probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape); affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). - Strong's Number: H1800
There are 46 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דַּל
Transliteration: dal
Pronunciation: dal
Description: from דָּלַל; properly, dangling, i.e. (by implication) weak or thin; lean, needy, poor (man), weaker. - Strong's Number: H995
There are 162 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בִּין
Transliteration: bîyn
Pronunciation: bene
Description: a primitive root; to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand; attend, consider, be cunning, diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, inform, instruct, have intelligence, know, look well to, mark, perceive, be prudent, regard, (can) skill(-full), teach, think, (cause, make to, get, give, have) understand(-ing), view, (deal) wise(-ly, man). - Strong's Number: H2713
There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָקַר
Transliteration: châqar
Pronunciation: khaw-kar'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to penetrate; hence, to examine intimately; find out, (make) search (out), seek (out), sound, try.