The rich man is wise in his own eyes; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him through.
This bible verse has been derived from JPS Tanakh 1917
If you can take a closer look at Proverbs chapter 28 from verse 10 to 12, and take a bible study you will understand verse 11 better which talks more about:
(11) The rich man is wise in his own conceit.--For the blinding effect of wealth comp. Revelation 3:17.
- Ellicott's Commentary
Verse 11. - The rich man is wise in his own conceit (comp. Proverbs 18:11). A rich man thinks so highly of his position, is so flattered by parasites, and deems himself placed so immeasurably above social inferiors, that he learns to consider himself possessed of other qualifications, even mental and intellectual gifts, with which wealth has no concern. This purse-proud arrogance which looks upon financial skill and sharpness in bargaining as true wisdom, is confined to no age or country. But the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out (Proverbs 18:17). Wisdom is not to be bought with money. A poor man may be wise, his poverty probably making him a keener critic; and if he is brought into communication with this self-deluding plutocrat, he soon sees through him and recognizes his real value. Septuagint, "An intelligent poor man will condemn him."
- Pulpit commentary
…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.…
The moral lesson of this Bible verse is:
The rich think highly of themselves, but anyone poor and sensible sees right through them.
The lesson in the Bible verse has been obtained from: Treasury Of Scripture
There are more bible verses closely related to this verse, which are:
Proverbs 3:7
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.Proverbs 26:5
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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