Proverbs 28:11

The Passion Translation

The wealthy in their conceit presume to be wise, but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.

Cross References

Proverbs 18:11

The rich, in their conceit, imagine that their wealth is enough to protect them. It becomes their confidence in a day of trouble.

Proverbs 18:17

There are two sides to every story. The first one to speak sounds true until you hear the other side and they set the record straight.

Proverbs 19:1

It’s better to be honest, even if it leads to poverty, than to live as a dishonest fool.

Proverbs 23:4

Don’t compare yourself to the rich. Surrender your selfish ambition and evaluate them properly.

Proverbs 26:12

There’s only one thing worse than a fool, and that’s the smug, conceited man always in love with his own opinions.

Proverbs 26:16

A self-righteous person is convinced he’s smarter than seven wise counselors who tell him the truth.

Proverbs 26:5

Instead, if you’re asked a silly question, answer it with words of wisdom so the fool doesn’t think he’s so clever.

Proverbs 3:7

Don’t think for a moment that you know it all, for wisdom comes when you adore him with undivided devotion and avoid everything that’s wrong.

Isaiah 5:21

Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and see themselves as clever and shrewd.

Romans 11:25

My beloved brothers and sisters, I want to share with you a mystery concerning Israel’s future. For understanding this mystery will keep you from thinking you already know everything. A partial and temporary hardening to the gospel has come over Israel, which will last until the full number of non-Jews has come into God’s family.

Romans 12:16

Live happily together in a spirit of harmony, and be as mindful of another’s worth as you are your own. Don’t live with a lofty mind-set, thinking you are too important to serve others, but be willing to do menial tasks and identify with those who are humble minded. Don’t be smug or even think for a moment that you know it all.

1 Timothy 6:17

To all the rich of this world, I command you not to be wrapped in thoughts of pride over your prosperity, or rely on your wealth, for your riches are unreliable and nothing compared to the living God. Trust instead in the one who lavishes upon us all good things, fulfilling our every need.