Proverbs 23:4, 5 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures 4 Do not wear yourself out to gain wealth.+ Stop and show understanding.* 5 When you cast your eyes on it, it is not there,+For it will surely sprout wings like an eagle and fly off into the sky.+ 1 Timothy 6:17 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures 17 Instruct* those who are rich in the present system of things* not to be arrogant,* and to place their hope, not on uncertain riches,+ but on God, who richly provides us with all the things we enjoy.+
4 Do not wear yourself out to gain wealth.+ Stop and show understanding.* 5 When you cast your eyes on it, it is not there,+For it will surely sprout wings like an eagle and fly off into the sky.+
17 Instruct* those who are rich in the present system of things* not to be arrogant,* and to place their hope, not on uncertain riches,+ but on God, who richly provides us with all the things we enjoy.+