Proverbs 28:11
“The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The rich man is wise in his own conceit,.... Ascribing his getting riches to his great sagacity, wisdom, and prudence;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Wealth blunts, poverty sharpens, the critical power of intellect.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Note, 1. Those that are rich are apt to think themselves wise, because, whatever else they are ignorant of, they know…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
searcheth him out sees through him, as we should say, "Bene novit, neutiquam, ut Euripidis utamur dicto, τὸν εὐτυχοῦντα…
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