Berean Standard Bible
“Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.”
Proverbs 23 collects sayings on appetite, drink, discipline and money. This verse belongs to a set of warnings about what people chase and about the limits of human wealth.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.
World English Bible (WEB)
Don’t weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.
King James Version (KJV)
Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Take no care to get wealth; let there be an end to your desire for money.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
No trabajes por ser rico; pon coto á tu prudencia.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
No te fatigues tratando de hacerte rico, sé inteligente y no te preocupes por eso.
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