The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
The rich man is wiſe † in his owne conceit: but the poore that hath vnderſtanding ſearcheth him out.
אִישׁ , masculine noun, ʾiysh — man (value 311)
H376,
אִישׁ ʼîysh, eesh; contracted for H582 (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation):—also, another, any (man), a certain, champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), none, one, people, person, steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802.man
man, male (in contrast to woman, female)
husband
human being, person (in contrast to God)
servant
mankind
champion
great man
whosoever
each (adjective)
Used in 1850 Verses, 38 Books 2146  Occurrence Count
בִּין , verb, biyn — to discern (value 62)
H995,
בִּין bîyn, bene; a primitive root; to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand:—attend, consider, be cunning, diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, inform, instruct, have intelligence, know, look well to, mark, perceive, be prudent, regard, (can) skill(-full), teach, think, (cause, make to, get, give, have) understand(-ing), view, (deal) wise(-ly, man).to discern, understand, consider
(Qal)
to perceive, discern
to understand, know (with the mind)
to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider
to have discernment, insight, understanding
(Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding
(Hiphil)
to understand
to cause to understand, give understanding, teach
(Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently
(Polel) to teach, instruct
(TWOT) prudent, regard
Used in 161 Verses, 18 Books 167  Occurrence Count
דַּל , adjective, dal — a door (value 34)
H1800,
דַּל dal, dal; from H1809; properly, dangling, i.e. (by implication) weak or thin:—lean, needy, poor (man), weaker.low, poor, weak, thin, one who is low
Used in 46 Verses, 13 Books 47  Occurrence Count
חָכָם , adjective, hakham — wise (value 68)
H2450,
חָכָם châkâm, khaw-kawm'; from H2449; wise, (i.e. intelligent, skillful or artful):—cunning (man), subtle, (un-), wise((hearted), man).wise, wise (man)
skilful (in technical work)
wise (in administration)
shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle
learned, shrewd (class of men)
prudent
wise (ethically and religiously)
Used in 133 Verses, 18 Books 136  Occurrence Count
חָקַר , verb, hakar — to search (value 308)
H2713,
חָקַר châqar, khaw-kar'; a primitive root; properly, to penetrate; hence, to examine intimately:—find out, (make) search (out), seek (out), sound, try.to search, search for, search out, examine, investigate
(Qal)
to search (for)
to search through, explore
to examine thoroughly
(Niphal)
to be searched out, be found out, be ascertained, be examined
(Piel) to search out, seek out
Used in 26 Verses, 14 Books 27  Occurrence Count
עַיִן , masculine/feminine noun, ʿayin — an eye (value 130)
H5869,
עַיִן ʻayin, ah'-yin; probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape):—affliction, outward appearance, before, think best, colour, conceit, be content, countenance, displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), × him, humble, knowledge, look, (+ well), × me, open(-ly), + (not) please, presence, regard, resemblance, sight, × thee, × them, + think, × us, well, × you(-rselves).eye
eye
of physical eye
as showing mental qualities
of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
spring, fountain
Used in 827 Verses, 37 Books 882  Occurrence Count
עָשִׁיר , adjective, noun, ʿashiyr — rich (value 580)
H6223,
עָשִׁיר ʻâshîyr, aw-sheer'; from H6238; rich, whether literal or figurative (noble):—rich (man).adjective
rich, wealthy
noun
the rich, the wealthy, rich man
Used in 23 Verses, 10 Books 23  Occurrence Count
| Proverbs 28:11Modern KJV—Authorized Version |
| The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. |
| Original Text (WLC) |
| חָכָ֣ם בְּ֭עֵינָיו אִ֣ישׁ עָשִׁ֑יר וְדַ֖ל מֵבִ֣ין יַחְקְרֶֽנּוּ׃ |
| Verse #17208 (Ch. #656) — 7 words, 29 lettersText Copied! |
| Data from Strong's Concordance |
| KJV |
Strong's # |
Hebrew |
Value |
| The rich |
H6223ʿashiyr |
עָשִׁיר |
580 |
| man |
H376ʾiysh |
אִישׁ |
311 |
| is wise |
H2450hakham |
חָכָם |
68 |
| in his own conceit; |
H5869ʿayin |
עַיִן |
130 |
| but the poor |
H1800dal |
דַּל |
34 |
| that hath understanding |
H995biyn |
בִּין |
62 |
| searcheth him out. |
H2713hakar |
חָקַר |
308 |
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