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
No domestic can serve two masters; for he will either hate the first and love the other, or he will adhere to the first and despise the other. You cannot serve God and riches.
1 Corinthians 3:18
Let no one deceive himself; if any one seems to be wise among you in this life, let him be a fool, that he may be wise.
1 Timothy 6:17
Charge the rich in the present life not to be high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God who gives us all things richly to enjoy,
His own conceit
Romans 11:25
For I wish you not to be ignorant, brothers, of this mystery; that you may not be wise in your own conceit. For hardness in part has come upon Israel, till the fullness of the gentiles shall come in,
Romans 12:16
Desire the same thing one for another; desire not the high, but be satisfied with the humble. Be not wise in your own conceit.