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Proverbs 28:11
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KJ21
The rich man is wise in his own conceit, but the poor man 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.
AMP
The rich man [who is conceited and relies on his wealth instead of God] is wise in his own eyes, But the poor man who has understanding [because he relies on God] is able to see through him.
AMPC
The rich man is wise in his own eyes and conceit, but the poor man who has understanding will find him out.
BRG
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
CSB
A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a poor one who has discernment sees through him.
CSBA
A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a poor one who has discernment sees through him.
CEB
Rich people think they are wise, but an insightful poor person sees through them.
CJB
The rich man is wise in his own view, but the poor who has discernment sees through him.
CEV
The rich think highly of themselves, but anyone poor and sensible sees right through them.
DARBY
A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
DRA
The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out.
ERV
The rich always think they are wise, but a poor person who is wise can see the truth.
EASY
A rich person thinks that he knows everything. But a poor person who understands people knows what he is really like.
EHV
A wealthy person is wise in his own eyes, but a needy person with understanding will expose him.
ESV
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.
ESVUK
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.
EXB
Rich people may ·think they are wise [L be wise in their own eyes], but the poor with understanding will ·prove them wrong [see through them].
GNV
The rich man is wise in his own conceit: but the poor that hath understanding, can try him.
GW
A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a poor person with understanding sees right through him.
GNT
Rich people always think they are wise, but a poor person who has insight into character knows better.
HCSB
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.
ICB
A rich man may think he is wise. But a poor man who has understanding knows the rich man is wrong.
ISV
The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man sees through him.
JUB
¶ The rich man is wise in his own conceit, but the poor that has understanding is wiser than he.
KJV
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
AKJV
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
LSB
The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the lowly who understands searches him.
LEB
A man of wealth is wise in his own eyes, but the intelligent poor sees through him.
TLB
Rich men are conceited, but their real poverty is evident to the poor.
MSG
The rich think they know it all, but the poor can see right through them.
MEV
The rich man is wise in his own conceit, but the poor who has understanding searches him out.
NOG
A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a poor person with understanding sees right through him.
NABRE
The rich are wise in their own eyes, but the poor who are intelligent see through them.
NASB
The rich person is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him.
NASB1995
The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him.
NCB
The rich man may believe he is wise, but the poor man with discernment will see through him.
NCV
Rich people may think they are wise, but the poor with understanding will prove them wrong.
NET
A rich person is wise in his own opinion, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.
NIRV
Rich people may think they are wise. But a poor person with understanding knows that rich people are fooling themselves.
NIV
The rich are wise in their own eyes; one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.
NIVUK
The rich are wise in their own eyes; one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.
NKJV
The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches him out.
NLV
The rich man is wise in his own eyes, but the poor man who has understanding sees through him.
NLT
Rich people may think they are wise, but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.
NRSVA
The rich is wise in self-esteem, but an intelligent poor person sees through the pose.
NRSVACE
The rich is wise in self-esteem, but an intelligent poor person sees through the pose.
NRSVCE
The rich is wise in self-esteem, but an intelligent poor person sees through the pose.
NRSVUE
The rich is wise in self-esteem, but an intelligent poor person sees through the pose.
OJB
The ish oisher is chacham in his own eyes, but the dal meiven (poor man with understanding) searcheth him out.
RGT
The rich man is wise in his own eyes. But the poor who has understanding can search him out.
RSV
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.
RSVCE
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.
TLV
A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person sees through him.
VOICE
A rich man may be wise in his own sight, but a perceptive pauper will see right through him.
WEB
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
WYC
A rich man seemeth wise to himself; but a poor man prudent shall search him. (A rich person seemeth wise to himself; but a prudent poor person shall search him out, and find him wanting.)
YLT
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent poor searcheth him.
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