Proverbs 23:5

Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 23:5

BSB

When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky.

AKJV

Will you set your eyes on that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.

CPDV

Do not raise your eyes toward wealth that you are not able to have. For they will make themselves wings, like those of an eagle, and they will fly in the sky.

ERV

Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings, like an eagle that flieth toward heaven.

NHEB

Why do you set your eyes on that which is not? For it certainly sprouts wings like an eagle and flies in the sky.

SMT

Wilt thou cause thine eyes to fly upon it and it is not? for making, it will make to it wings; as an eagle and it flew to the heavens.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 23:5

WiltthousetH5774thineeyesH5869NounuponthatwhichisnotforrichescertainlyH6213Verb makeH6213VerbthemselveswingsH3671Noun FemininetheyflyawayH5774asaneagleH5404Noun MasculinetowardheavenH8064Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 23:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 23:5

Summary

Wealth's temporary and fleeting nature

Event

Describing wealth's impermanence

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC