ESV Reformation Study Bible – Pr 28:11
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Pr 28:11

28:11 While riches do not necessarily correlate with unrighteousness, nor poverty with wisdom and righteousness, there is that tendency nevertheless (vv. 6, 8, 20, 22, 25, 27).

wise in his own eyes. See 26:5, 16. There are no greater fools than those who see their folly as wisdom (cf. 1 Cor. 1:18–25).