Proverbs 23:4

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 23:4

BSB
Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.
AKJV
Labor not to be rich: cease from your own wisdom.
CPDV
Do not be willing to labor so that you may be enriched. But set limits by your prudence.
ERV
Weary not thyself to be rich; cease from thine own wisdom.
NHEB
Do not weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.
SMT
Thou shalt not labor to become rich: cease from thy wisdom.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 23:4

LabourH3021VerbnottoberichH6238VerbceaseH2308VerbfromthineownwisdomH998Noun Feminine

Commentary for Proverbs 23:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 23:4
Summary
Avoiding obsession with accumulating wealth
Event
Warning against wealth obsession
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom