Proverbs 28:11

Easy To Read Version

Rich people always think they are wise. But a poor person that is wise can see the truth.

Cross References

Job 32:9

Old men are not the only wise people.\par Old people are not the only people\par that understand what is right.\par

Proverbs 18:11

Rich people think that their wealth will protect them. They think that it is like a strong fort.

Proverbs 18:17

The first person to speak always seems right until someone comes and questions him.

Proverbs 19:1

It is better to be poor and honest than to be a fool that tells lies and cheats people.

Proverbs 23:4

Don’t ruin your health trying to become rich. If you are wise, you will be patient.

Proverbs 26:12

A person who thinks he is wise when he is not is worse than a fool.

Proverbs 26:16

A lazy person thinks he is very wise. He thinks he is smarter than seven men that can give good reasons for their ideas.

Proverbs 26:5

But if a fool asks a stupid question, then you should give him a stupid answer or he will think he is very smart.

Proverbs 3:7

Don’t depend on your own wisdom. But respect the Lord and stay away from evil.

Isaiah 5:21

Those people think they are very smart. They think they are very intelligent.

Romans 11:25

I want you to understand this secret truth, brothers and sisters. This truth will help you understand that you don’t know everything. The truth is this: Part of Israel {\cf2\super [124]} has been made stubborn. But that will change when enough non-Jews have come to God.

Romans 12:16

Live together in peace with each other. Don’t be proud. Be willing to be friends with people who are not important to other people. Don’t be conceited.

1 Timothy 6:17

Give this command to the people who are rich with the things this world has. Tell them not to be proud. Tell those rich people to hope in God, not their money. Money cannot be trusted. But God takes care of us richly. He gives us everything to enjoy.