Proverbs 23:4

Proverbs chapter 23 · verse 4 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom.

King James Version · 1611

Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.

American Standard Version · 1901

Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom.

v.3Be not desirous of his dainties; Seeing they are deceitful food.

v.4This passage

v.5Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? Forrichescertainly make themselves wings, Like an eagle that flieth toward heaven.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Isaiah 5:21
Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
Proverbs 3:5
Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:
John 6:27
Work not for the food which perisheth, but for the food which abideth unto eternal life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him the Father, even God, hath sealed.
Proverbs 28:20
A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
Romans 12:16
Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Proverbs 3:7
Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil: