Verse Comparison: Proverbs 23:5
American Standard Version
Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? For `riches' certainly make themselves wings, Like an eagle that flieth toward heaven.
Amplified® Bible
Will you set your eyes upon wealth, when [suddenly] it is gone? For riches certainly make themselves wings, like an eagle that flies toward the heavens.
Darby English Version
wilt thou set thine eyes upon it, it is gone; for indeed it maketh itself wings and it flieth away as an eagle towards the heavens.
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.
Revised Standard Version
When your eyes light upon it, it is gone; for suddenly it takes to itself wings, flying like an eagle toward heaven.
Young's Literal Translation
For wealth maketh to itself wings, As an eagle it flieth to the heavens.
