Proverbs 23:5
King James Version
Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
Proverbs 23:5 in context
Proverbs 23:3
Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.
Proverbs 23:4
Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
Proverbs 23:5SELECTED VERSE
Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
Proverbs 23:6
Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:
Proverbs 23:7
For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.