A moment in scripture
Proverbs 28:11
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The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
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The surrounding passage
- Proverbs 28:9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
- Proverbs 28:10
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.
- Proverbs 28:12
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
- Proverbs 28:13
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Scripture: King James Version (KJV), English, 66-book canon. The quotation retains the wording and numbering of our source corpus.