Proverbs 23:4
ContextNETBible | Do not wear yourself out to become rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself. 1 |
NIV © biblegateway Pro 23:4 |
Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. |
NASB © biblegateway Pro 23:4 |
Do not weary yourself to gain wealth, Cease from your consideration of it. |
NLT © biblegateway Pro 23:4 |
Don’t weary yourself trying to get rich. Why waste your time? |
MSG © biblegateway Pro 23:4 |
Don't wear yourself out trying to get rich; restrain yourself! |
BBE © SABDAweb Pro 23:4 |
Take no care to get wealth; let there be an end to your desire for money. |
NRSV © bibleoremus Pro 23:4 |
Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to desist. |
NKJV © biblegateway Pro 23:4 |
Do not overwork to be rich; Because of your own understanding, cease! |
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NETBible | Do not wear yourself out to become rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself. 1 |
NET Notes |
1 tn Heb “from your understanding cease.” In the context this means that the person should have enough understanding to stop wearing himself out trying to be rich (cf. NRSV “be wise enough to desist”). |