King James Version
Proverbs 28:11 in the King James Version says “The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. own: Heb. eyes” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 28 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. own: Heb. eyes”
Proverbs 28:11 · KJV
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. own: Heb. eyes
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. hidden: or, sought for
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“in his own conceit”
H5869an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
“man”
H376a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
“that hath understanding”
H995to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e., (generally) understand
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