Matthew Poole and continuators on Proverbs 28:11

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

Thinks himself to be wise when he is not, being puffed up with the opinion of his Riches, which also he imputes to his own Wisdom, and with the admirations and applauses of Flatterers, which commonly attend upon them.

Knoweth him better than he knoweth himself, and, looking through all his pomp and vain shew, he sees him to be what indeed he is, a foolish and miserable man, notwithstanding all his Riches, and discovers the folly of his words and actions.

Marginal references: Heb. in his [illegible: 1 word].