Cross references

Proverbs 23:4

Do not wear yourself out to get rich;

be wise enough to restrain yourself.

Proverbs 23:4 BSB

Proverbs 23:4 has 12 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 11 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Hebrews 13:5 (28 votes) and Proverbs 28:20 (22 votes). 12 other verses point back to it. It links with 10 other books, from Genesis 34 to Hebrews 13.

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Which verses does Proverbs 23:4 point to?

Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

  1. Hebrews 13:528 votes

    Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”

  2. A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

  3. Matthew 6:1918 votes

    Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.

  4. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. …

  5. Proverbs 3:516 votes

    Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;

  6. John 6:2714 votes

    Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”

  7. He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.

  8. Romans 12:1611 votes

    Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.

  9. Isaiah 5:2110 votes

    Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.

  10. Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Which verses point to Proverbs 23:4?

The 10 strongest of 12.