It is not only the old who are wise or the elderly who understand how to judge.
Proverbs 28:11 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a poor one who has discernment sees through him. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The rich man is wise in his own eyes and conceit, but the poor man who has understanding will find him out. American Standard Version (1901) The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. Common English Bible Rich people think they are wise, but an insightful poor person sees through them. Catholic Public Domain Version The rich one seems wise to himself. But the poor one, being prudent, shall evaluate him. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out. |
It is not only the old who are wise or the elderly who understand how to judge.
The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; in his imagination it is like a high wall.
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
Better a poor person who lives with integrity than someone who has deceitful lips and is a fool.
Don’t wear yourself out to get rich; because you know better, stop!
Do you see a person who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
In his own eyes, a slacker is wiser than seven who can answer sensibly.
Answer a fool according to his foolishness or he’ll become wise in his own eyes.
Don’t be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
Woe to those who consider themselves wise and judge themselves clever. ,
I don’t want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you will not be conceited: A partial hardening has come upon Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in.
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud; instead, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation.
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy.