Matthew Henry · Verses 4–5
Be not of those that will be rich. The things of this world are not happiness and a portion for a soul; those that hold them ever so fast, cannot hold them always, cannot hold them long.
Proverbs 23:4
Don’t weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.
World English Bible
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WEBBE
Don’t weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.
BSB
Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.
KJV
Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
ASV
Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom.
BBE
Take no care to get wealth; let there be an end to your desire for money.
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