It is not the old that are wise, nor the aged that understand what is right.
Proverbs 28:11 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out. Flere versionerKing 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 the old that are wise, nor the aged that understand what is right.
A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall protecting him.
He who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.
Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a man who is perverse in speech, and is a fool.
Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who can answer discreetly.
Lest you be wise in your own conceits, I want you to understand this mystery, brethren: a hardening has come upon part of Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles come in,
Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; never be conceited.
As for the rich in this world, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on uncertain riches but on God who richly furnishes us with everything to enjoy.