Proverbs 28:11

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

A rich person is wise in his own opinion, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 26:16 : 16 The sluggard is wiser in his own opinion than seven people who respond with good sense.
  • Eccl 9:15-17 : 15 However, a poor but wise man lived in the city, and he could have delivered the city by his wisdom, but no one listened to that poor man. 16 So I concluded that wisdom is better than might, but a poor man’s wisdom is despised; no one ever listens to his advice. 17 Wisdom versus Fools, Sin, and Folly The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools.
  • Rom 12:16 : 16 Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.
  • 1 Cor 3:18-19 : 18 Guard against self-deception, each of you. If someone among you thinks he is wise in this age, let him become foolish so that he can become wise. 19 For the wisdom of this age is foolishness with God. As it is written,“He catches the wise in their craftiness.”
  • 1 Tim 6:17 : 17 Command those who are rich in this world’s goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.
  • Isa 5:21 : 21 Beware, those who think they are wise, those who think they possess understanding.
  • Isa 10:13-14 : 13 For he says:“By my strong hand I have accomplished this, by my strategy that I devised. I invaded the territory of nations, and looted their storehouses. Like a mighty conqueror, I brought down rulers. 14 My hand discovered the wealth of the nations, as if it were in a nest, as one gathers up abandoned eggs, I gathered up the whole earth. There was no wing flapping, or open mouth chirping.”
  • Ezek 28:3-5 : 3 Look, you are wiser than Daniel; no secret is hidden from you. 4 By your wisdom and understanding you have gained wealth for yourself; you have amassed gold and silver in your treasuries. 5 By your great skill in trade you have increased your wealth, and your heart is proud because of your wealth.
  • Luke 16:13-14 : 13 No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” 14 More Warnings about the Pharisees The Pharisees(who loved money) heard all this and ridiculed him.
  • Rom 11:25 : 25 For I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be conceited: A partial hardening has happened to Israel until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.
  • Job 32:9 : 9 It is not the aged who are wise, nor old men who understand what is right.
  • Prov 18:11 : 11 The wealth of a rich person is like a strong city, and it is like a high wall in his imagination.
  • Prov 18:17 : 17 The first to state his case seems right, until his opponent begins to cross-examine him.
  • Prov 19:1 : 1 Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his speech and is a fool.
  • Prov 23:4 : 4 Do not wear yourself out to become rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.
  • Prov 26:5 : 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own opinion.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 28:5-6
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    5Evil people do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it all.

    6A poor person who walks in his integrity is better than one who is perverse in his ways even though he is rich.

  • Prov 18:11
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    11The wealth of a rich person is like a strong city, and it is like a high wall in his imagination.

  • Prov 13:7-8
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    7There is one who pretends to be rich and yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor and yet possesses great wealth.

    8The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth, thus the poor person has never heard a threat.

  • Prov 10:15
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    15The wealth of a rich person is like a fortified city, but the poor are brought to ruin by their poverty.

  • Prov 29:7
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    7The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge.

  • Eccl 9:15-16
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    15However, a poor but wise man lived in the city, and he could have delivered the city by his wisdom, but no one listened to that poor man.

    16So I concluded that wisdom is better than might, but a poor man’s wisdom is despised; no one ever listens to his advice.

  • Prov 22:16
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    16The one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gain and the one who gives to the rich– both end up only in poverty.

  • Prov 19:1
    76%

    1Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his speech and is a fool.

  • Prov 28:22
    76%

    22The stingy person hastens after riches and does not know that poverty will overtake him.

  • Prov 26:12
    76%

    12You have seen a man wise in his own opinion– there is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Prov 11:28
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    28The one who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.

  • Prov 14:20
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    20A poor person will be disliked even by his neighbors, but those who love the rich are many.

  • Prov 18:23
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    23A poor person makes supplications, but a rich man answers harshly.

  • Prov 14:8
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    8The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.

  • Prov 19:8
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    8The one who acquires understanding loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.

  • Prov 22:3
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    3A shrewd person saw danger and hid himself, but the naive passed on by and paid for it.

  • Prov 28:10
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    10The one who leads the upright astray in an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

  • Prov 14:6
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    6The scorner sought wisdom–there was none, but understanding was easy for a discerning person.

  • Prov 27:12
    75%

    12A shrewd person saw danger–he hid himself; the naive passed right on by– they had to pay for it.

  • Prov 28:26-27
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    26The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.

    27The one who gives to the poor will not lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses.

  • Prov 28:12
    74%

    12When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out.

  • Prov 14:33
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    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is not known in the inner parts of fools.

  • Prov 28:8
    74%

    8The one who increases his wealth by increasing interest gathers it for someone who is gracious to the needy.

  • Prov 18:1-2
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    1One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment.

    2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind.

  • Eccl 6:8
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    8So what advantage does a wise man have over a fool? And what advantage does a pauper gain by knowing how to survive?

  • Prov 12:15
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    15The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

  • Ps 52:7
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    7“Look, here is the man who would not make God his protector! He trusted in his great wealth and was confident about his plans to destroy others.”

  • Prov 14:15-16
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    15A naive person will believe anything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps.

    16A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.

  • Jer 9:23
    74%

    23The LORD says,“Wise people should not boast that they are wise. Powerful people should not boast that they are powerful. Rich people should not boast that they are rich.

  • Prov 12:8
    74%

    8A person will be praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one with a bewildered mind will be despised.

  • Prov 19:4
    73%

    4Wealth adds many friends, but a poor person is separated from his friend.

  • Ps 10:2
    73%

    2The wicked arrogantly chase the oppressed; the oppressed are trapped by the schemes the wicked have dreamed up.

  • Eccl 10:6
    73%

    6Fools are placed in many positions of authority, while wealthy men sit in lowly positions.

  • Prov 28:3
    73%

    3A poor person who oppresses the weak is like a driving rain without food.

  • Prov 15:21
    73%

    21Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.

  • Prov 3:13
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    13Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

  • Prov 28:16
    73%

    16The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

  • Prov 11:12
    73%

    12The one who denounces his neighbor lacks sense, but a discerning person keeps silent.

  • Prov 14:31
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    31The one who oppresses the poor has insulted his Creator, but whoever honors him shows favor to the needy.

  • Job 27:19
    73%

    19He goes to bed wealthy, but will do so no more. When he opens his eyes, it is all gone.

  • Prov 21:12-13
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    73%

    12The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked; he overthrows the wicked to their ruin.

    13The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.

  • Prov 21:22
    73%

    22A wise man went up against the city of the mighty and brought down the stronghold in which they trust.

  • Prov 14:24
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    24The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is folly.