Proverbs 28:11 - English Standard Version 2016 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out. 更多版本King 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. |
The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.
Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked 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.
Lest you be wise in your own sight, I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery, brothers: 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 haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.
As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.