Proverbs 23 - NCB & NRSV

Do not wear yourself out in the pursuit of wealth, and cease… Proverbs 23:4

Do not wear yourself out in the pursuit of wealth, and cease even to think about it. Proverbs 23:4	Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to desist. money greed planning
When you fix your gaze upon it, it is gone before you realize it. For it suddenly sprouts wings and flies up to the sky like an eagle. Proverbs 23:5	When your eyes light upon it, it is gone; for suddenly it takes wings to itself, flying like an eagle toward heaven. money desires materialism

My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad. Proverbs 23:15	My child, if your heart is wise, my heart too will be glad. wisdom heart joy
The father of a good man will rejoice; he who begets a wise son will delight in him. Proverbs 23:24	The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who begets a wise son will be glad in him. joy wisdom family