Proverbs 28:11
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 28
“The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.”Proverbs 28:11
What Does Proverbs 28:11 Mean?
Proverbs 28:11 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 28, verse 11 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Poverty & Wealth.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 28:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 18:17“He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.”Proverbs 26:12“Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.”Ecclesiastes 9:15“Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.”Proverbs 12:15“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.”Proverbs 19:1“Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.”Proverbs 26:16“The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.”Luke 16:13“No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”Romans 12:16“Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.”1 Corinthians 3:18“Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.”Proverbs 23:4“Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.”Ezekiel 28:3“Behold, thou art wiser than Daniel; there is no secret that they can hide from thee:”Job 32:9“Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.”Proverbs 18:11“The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.”Proverbs 26:5“Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.”Isaiah 10:13“For he saith, By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I am prudent: and I have removed the bounds of the people, and have robbed their treasures, and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant man:”Romans 11:25“For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.”Job 12:2“No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.”Job 32:11“Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.”Isaiah 5:21“Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!”1 Timothy 6:17“Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;”
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