Nehr · Proverbs 23

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.

Proverbs 23:5, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? Forrichescertainly make themselves wings, Like an eagle that flieth toward heaven.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

For wealth maketh to itself wings, As an eagle it flieth to the heavens.

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