Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
His own conceit
Bible References
Rich
Luke 16:13
a servant cannot serve two masters: for either he will neglect the one, and attend the other; or he will be attached to the first, and misbehave to the last. you cannot serve God and mammon.
1 Corinthians 3:18
let no man deceive himself: if any among you pretends to worldly wisdom, let him commence fool, in order to be truly wise.
1 Timothy 6:17
Charge those that are rich in this world, not to be elated, not to depend upon their perishable wealth, but upon the God of life, who furnishes us with every thing in plenty for our enjoyment;
His own conceit
Romans 11:25
I would not, brethren, have you ignorant of this secret, (for fear you should presume too much on your selves) that blindness has fallen upon a part of Israel, until the time when the Gentiles shall be fully come in.
Romans 12:16
have the same respect for one another. let not your behaviour be haughty, but soften'd to the condition of those below you. be not wise in your own conceits.