Proverbs 28:11

The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man sees through him.

Proverbs 26:16

The lazy person is wiser in his own opinion than seven men who can give an appropriate response.

Job 32:9

"The aged aren't always wise, nor do the elderly always understand justice.

Proverbs 18:11

The wealth of a rich person is his fortified city; in his own imagination, it is like a high wall.

Proverbs 18:17

The first to put forth his case seems right, until someone else steps forward and cross-examines him.

Proverbs 19:1

A poor man who walks blamelessly is better than a fool who speaks perversely.

Proverbs 23:4

Don't exhaust yourself acquiring wealth; be smart enough to stop.

Proverbs 26:5

Answer a fool according to his foolishness, or he will think himself to be wise.

Ecclesiastes 9:15-17

Now there was found within it a poor, but wise man. He delivered the city by his wisdom, but not one person remembered that poor man.

Isaiah 5:21

"How terrible it will be for those who are wise in their own opinion, and clever in their own reckoning!

Isaiah 10:13-14

He keeps bragging: "I've done it by the strength of my hand, and by my wisdom, because I'm so clever. I removed the boundaries of nations, and plundered their treasures; like a bull I brought down those who sat on thrones.

Ezekiel 28:3-5

Look! You're wiser than Daniel, aren't you? No secret is too mysterious for you!

Luke 16:13-14

"No servant can serve two masters, because either he will hate one and love the other, or be loyal to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and wealth!"

Romans 11:25

For I want to let you know about this secret, brothers, so that you will not claim to be wiser than you are: Stubbornness has come to part of Israel until the full number of the gentiles comes to faith.

Romans 12:16

Live in harmony with each other. Do not be arrogant, but associate with humble people. Do not think that you are wiser than you really are.

1 Corinthians 3:18-19

Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in the ways of this world, he must become a fool to become really wise.

1 Timothy 6:17

Tell those who are rich in this age not to be arrogant and not to place their confidence in anything as uncertain as riches. Instead, let them place their confidence in God, who lavishly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

Bible References

Rich

Proverbs 18:11
The wealth of a rich person is his fortified city; in his own imagination, it is like a high wall.
Proverbs 23:4
Don't exhaust yourself acquiring wealth; be smart enough to stop.
Isaiah 10:13
He keeps bragging: "I've done it by the strength of my hand, and by my wisdom, because I'm so clever. I removed the boundaries of nations, and plundered their treasures; like a bull I brought down those who sat on thrones.
Ezekiel 28:3
Look! You're wiser than Daniel, aren't you? No secret is too mysterious for you!
Luke 16:13
"No servant can serve two masters, because either he will hate one and love the other, or be loyal to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and wealth!"
1 Corinthians 3:18
Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in the ways of this world, he must become a fool to become really wise.
1 Timothy 6:17
Tell those who are rich in this age not to be arrogant and not to place their confidence in anything as uncertain as riches. Instead, let them place their confidence in God, who lavishly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

His own conceit

Proverbs 26:16
The lazy person is wiser in his own opinion than seven men who can give an appropriate response.
Isaiah 5:21
"How terrible it will be for those who are wise in their own opinion, and clever in their own reckoning!
Romans 11:25
For I want to let you know about this secret, brothers, so that you will not claim to be wiser than you are: Stubbornness has come to part of Israel until the full number of the gentiles comes to faith.
Romans 12:16
Live in harmony with each other. Do not be arrogant, but associate with humble people. Do not think that you are wiser than you really are.

The poor

Proverbs 18:17
The first to put forth his case seems right, until someone else steps forward and cross-examines him.
Proverbs 19:1
A poor man who walks blamelessly is better than a fool who speaks perversely.
Job 32:9
"The aged aren't always wise, nor do the elderly always understand justice.
Ecclesiastes 9:15
Now there was found within it a poor, but wise man. He delivered the city by his wisdom, but not one person remembered that poor man.

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