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11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

Proverbs 28:11

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Matthew Henry

(vv. 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, who, because (like Jezebel’s prophets) they are fed...

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