Bible verse
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
Proverbs 28:11 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 28.
7 A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
9 Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
10 He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13 He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
14 Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
KJV
The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
ASV
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
ERV
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
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