11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
Focused Passage
Proverbs 28:11
Righteous Boldness, Law-Keeping, Confession, Justice for the Poor, and the Fear of the LORD
The chapter moves from righteous boldness and public justice, to integrity and instruction, to confession and fear of the LORD, to oppressive rulers and blameless walking, to work and greed, to rebuke and trust, and finally to generosity toward the poor and the public effects of wicked rule.
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Verse 11
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A rich עָשִׁ֑יר H6223 Adjective - masculine singular man אִ֣ישׁ H376 Noun - masculine singular is wise חָכָ֣ם H2450 Adjective - masculine singular in his own eyes בְּ֭עֵינָיו H5869 Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular but a poor man וְדַ֖ל H1800 Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular with discernment מֵבִ֣ין H995 Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular sees through him יַחְקְרֶֽנּוּ׃ H2713 Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular