Proverbs 23:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 23:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 23:4 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 23:4 — KJV
“Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.”
— Proverbs 23:4 (KJV)
Proverbs 23:4 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 23:4
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:4: rich, thine, wisdom
“And she said to the king, It was a true report which I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom: report: Heb. word acts: or, sayings”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:4: thine, own, wisdom
“Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, saying, Surely God is in thee; and there is none else, there is no God.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:4: labour, thine, own
“Their heart cried unto the Lord, O wall of the daughter of Zion, let tears run down like a river day and night: give thyself no rest; let not the apple of thine eye cease.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:4: cease, thine, own
“With thy wisdom and with thine understanding thou hast gotten thee riches, and hast gotten gold and silver into thy treasures:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:4: rich, thine, wisdom
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