Proverbs 23:4 (BSB)

Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.

From Proverbs 23. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 23:4

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 23:4-5: As some are given to appetite (Pro 23:2) so others to covetousness, and those Solomon here takes to task. Men cheat themselves as much by setting their hearts on money (though it seems most substantial) as by setting them on dainties. Observe, I. How he dissuades the covetous man from toiling and tormenting himself (Pro 23:4).
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 23:4: Labour not to be rich,.... In an immoderate over anxious way and manner, to a weariness, as the word (u) signifies, and even as to gape for breath men ought to labour, that they may have wherewith to support themselves and families, and give to others and: if they can, lay up for their children; but then persons should not toil and weary themselves to...
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 23:4: (Compare Ti1 6:9-10). thine own wisdom--which regards riches intrinsically as a blessing.
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 23:4: Labour not to be rich: cease from thy own wisdom. (d) Bestow not the gifts that God has given you, to get worldly riches.