Proverbs 23:4

“Labour not to bee rich: cease from thine owne wisedome.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations for Proverbs 23:4

Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
- King James Version

Do not weary yourself to gain wealth, Cease from your consideration {of it.}
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Take no care to get wealth; let there be an end to your desire for money.
- Basic English Bible

Weary not thyself to become rich; cease from thine own intelligence:
- Darby Bible

Labor not to be rich: cease from thy own wisdom.
- Webster's Bible

Don't weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.
- World English Bible

Labour not to make wealth, From thine own understanding cease, Dost thou cause thine eyes to fly upon it? Then it is not.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Weary not thyself to be rich; cease from thine own wisdom.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Proverbs 23:4

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 23:4

23:4 Thine own wisdom - From worldly wisdom, which persuades men to use all possible means to get riches.


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