Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
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Verse 5 is found in chapter 23 of Proverbs. At an abundant table, the wise person should control his appetite and discern the intentions of the ruler. The passage also warns against becoming obsessed with accumulating wealth and against accepting food from a stingy person. The defense of personal boundaries appears alongside the defense of the poor and fatherless. The final foundation is that their Redeemer is strong and will defend their cause.
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Compare Proverbs 23:5 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Laß dein Augen nicht fliegen nach dem, was du nicht haben kannst; denn dasselbe macht sich Flügel wie ein Adler und fliegt gen Himmel.
¿Has de poner tus ojos en las riquezas, siendo ningunas? Porque hacerse han alas, Como alas de águila, y volarán al cielo.
Veux-tu poursuivre du regard ce qui va disparaître? Car la richesse se fait des ailes, Et comme l'aigle, elle prend son vol vers les cieux.
In un batter d’occhio le ricchezze non sono più; Perciocchè ad un tratto si fanno delle ale; E sono come un’aquila, che se ne vola in aria
Porventura fixarás os teus olhos naquilo que não é nada? porque certamente criará asas e voará ao céu como a águia.
你定睛在財富,它就消失, 因為它必長翅膀,如鷹向天飛去。
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