Proverbs 23:4
What does Proverbs 23:4 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 23:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Take no care to get wealth; let there be an end to your desire for money.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Labour not to make wealth, From thine own understanding cease, Dost thou cause thine eyes to fly upon it? Then it is not.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Labour not to be rich: but set bounds to thy prudence.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Weary not thyself to become rich; cease from thine own intelligence:
Context
Cross references
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:
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