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.”

"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
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What does Proverbs 23:5 mean?

Proverbs 23:5 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven." This verse offers a cautionary warning about the fleeting nature of wealth and…

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The Flight of Wealth: A Devotional Reflection on Proverbs 23:5

In the wisdom literature of the Bible, Proverbs stands out as a beacon of practical insights for daily living. Among its numerous nuggets of wisdom, Proverbs 23:5 offers profound reflections on the nature of wealth and the folly of allowing it to consume our focus and desires…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Contentment in the Face of Fleeting Riches

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I humbly come before You, reflecting upon the profound wisdom found in Your Word. Your Scripture reminds us of the transient nature of worldly possessions and the urgency of fixing our hearts on that which is eternal. As the…

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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 5:23 - "He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray."
Proverbs 23:4-5 - "Do not wear yourself out to get rich; do not trust your own cleverness. Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle."
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Proverbs 23:23 - "Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding."
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"He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray." - Proverbs 5:23
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Proverbs 23:3 - "Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat."
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Proverbs 18:23 - "The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly."
Proverbs 23:10 - "Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:"
Proverbs 23:20 - "Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:"
"Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding." - Proverbs 23:23
Proverbs 23:11 - "For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee."
Proverbs 23:32 - "At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder."
Proverbs 23:30 - "They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine."
Proverbs 13:23 - "Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment."
Proverbs 23:4 - "Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom."
Proverbs 11:23 - "The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath."
Proverbs 23:18 - "For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off."
Proverbs 23:27 - "For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow pit."
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