Proverbs 28:11
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
BSB
ASV
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
KJV
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Rare words are the text's own signal of a deliberate thread: the fewer the occurrences, the more the places it appears belong together.
The walk8
Follow this verse’s cross-references two steps out. Each card is a verse this one points to, and beneath it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several different paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it. Every stop shows its own words, and every stop is a page.
Through
Proverbs 18:17The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
leads to
He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
Through
Proverbs 19:1Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.
leads to
Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
Through
Proverbs 26:16The slacker is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.
leads to
Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and…
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.