Proverbs 28:11 (BSB)

A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.

From Proverbs 28. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 28:11

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 28:11: Note, 1. Those that are rich are apt to think themselves wise, because, whatever else they are ignorant of, they know how to get and save; and those that are purse-proud expect that all they say should be regarded as an oracle and a law, and that none should dare to contradict them, but every sheaf bow to theirs; this humour is fed by flatterers...
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 28:11: The rich man is wise in his own conceit,.... Ascribing his getting riches to his great sagacity, wisdom, and prudence; and being flattered with it by dependents on him; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out: a man of good understanding, whether in things natural, civil, moral, or spiritual, though poor, as a man may be poor and yet a wise man; such...
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 28:11: A poor but wise man can discover (and expose) the rich and self-conceited.
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 28:11: The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out. (e) And judge that he is not wise.