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Proverbs 23:4

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 23:4 in other translations

Don’t weary yourself to be rich.
In your wisdom, show restraint.

Proverbs 23:4 · World English Bible

Proverbs 23:4 in context

  1. 2And put a knife to thy throat, If thou be a man given to appetite.
  2. 3Be not desirous of his dainties; Seeing they are deceitful food.
  3. 4Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom.
  4. 5Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings, Like an eagle that flieth toward heaven.
  5. 6Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, Neither desire thou his dainties: