It is not only the aged who are wise or old men who understand justice.
Proverbs 28:11 - Tree of Life Version A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person sees through him. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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 aged who are wise or old men who understand justice.
A rich person’s wealth is a strong city or like a high wall—in his imagination.
The first to state his case seems just, until another comes and cross-examines him.
Better to be poor, walking with integrity, than be a fool whose lips are corrupt.
Do not wear yourself out to get rich. Be wise enough to restrain yourself.
Do you see one wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than him.
A slacker is wiser in his own eyes than seven people who answer sensibly.
Answer a fool according to his folly, else he will be wise in his own eyes.
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear Adonai and turn away from evil.
Oy to those who are wise in their own eyes, and clever in their own sight!
For I do not want you, brothers and sisters, to be ignorant of this mystery—lest you be wise in your own eyes—that 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, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own eyes.
Direct those who are rich in this present age not to be proud or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God—who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.