Proverbs 23:4

Proverbs 23:4 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

4Do not wear yourself out to get rich;

do not trust your own cleverness.

4¶Do not weary yourself to gain wealth;

23:4 Lit Refrain from your understanding of itStop dwelling on it.

4Do not weary yourself to gain wealth,

Cease from your consideration of it.

4¶Do not weary yourself [with the overwhelming desire] to gain wealth;

Cease from your own understanding of it. [Prov 28:20; 1 Tim 6:9, 10]

4Do not wear yourself out to get rich;

be wise enough to restrain yourself.

4Don’t wear yourself out to get rich.

Don’t trust how wise you think you are.