Proverbs 28:11

New English Translation

A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.

Cross References

Job 32:9

It is not the aged who are wise, nor old men who understand what is right.

Proverbs 18:11

The wealth of a rich person is like a strong city, and it is like a high wall in his imagination.

Proverbs 18:17

The first to state his case seems right, until his opponent begins to cross-examine him.

Proverbs 19:1

Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his speech and is a fool.

Proverbs 23:4

Do not wear yourself out to become rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.

Proverbs 26:12

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 26:16

The sluggard is wiser in his own estimation than seven people who respond with good sense.

Proverbs 26:5

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own estimation.

Proverbs 3:7

Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

Isaiah 5:21

Those who think they are wise are as good as dead, those who think they possess understanding.

Romans 11:25

For I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be conceited: A partial hardening has happened to Israel until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.

Romans 12:16

Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.

1 Timothy 6:17

Command those who are rich in this world’s goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.