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Douay-Rheims
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The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out.
King James
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The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Louis Second
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L'homme riche se croit sage; Mais le pauvre qui est intelligent le sonde
Martin Luther
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Ein Reicher dünkt sich weise sein; aber ein armer Verständiger merkt ihn.
Vulgate
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sapiens sibi videtur vir dives pauper autem prudens scrutabitur eum

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary


sapiens : wise, judicious.
sapiens : (subs.) a wise man, philosopher.
vir : man, hero, man of courage.
dives : rich, opulent, wealthy.
pauper : poor, with few means, poverty-stricken.
pauper : beggar, person without means.
autem : but, on the other hand, however, moreover, also.
prudens : prudent, wise.
prudens : discreet, sensible, judicious.