Holy Scripture
Proverbs 23:4
A church father on this verse
“Do not labor to be rich. He signifies the riches of knowledge, which we are forbidden to seek beyond the measure of our capacity.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
4If thou art poor, measure not thyself with a rich man; But refrain thyself in thy wisdom.
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2And apply thy hand, Knowing that it behooves thee to prepare such meats: But if thou art very insatiable,
3desire not his provisions; For these belong to a false life.
— Proverbs 23:4 —
5If thou shouldest fix thine eye upon him, he will disappear; For wings like an eagle’s are prepared for him, And he returns to the house of his master.
6Sup not with an envious man, Neither desire thou his meats: