Proverbs 28:11
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
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- Proverbs 18:17 He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.
- Ecclesiastes 9:15–17 Now a poor wise man was found in it, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man. Then I said, “Wisdom is better than strength.” Nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard. The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
- Proverbs 19:1 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.