King James Bible
KJVThe rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 28:11
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 28:11 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out. | |
World English BibleWEB | The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent poor searcheth him. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that has understanding searches him out. |
American Standard Version
ASVThe rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
English Revised Version
ERVThe rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out.
World English Bible
WEBThe rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent poor searcheth him.
American King James Version
AKJVThe rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that has understanding searches him out.
King James Bible
KJVThe rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
American Standard Version
ASVThe rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
English Revised Version
ERVThe rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out.
World English Bible
WEBThe rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent poor searcheth him.
American King James Version
AKJVThe rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that has understanding searches him out.