Jeremías 17:11
As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool.
Context
This verse from Jeremías Chapter 17 connects to 10 cross-references. El pecado de Judá está grabado en la tableta de su corazón con un estilete de diamante; sus altares e imágenes de Asera evidencian su idolatría. Bienaventurado el que confía en el Señor.
Otras traducciones
As the partridge that sitteth on eggs which she hath not laid, so is he that getteth riches, and not by right; in the midst of his days they shall leave him, and at his end he shall be a fool.
A partridge hatching, and not bringing forth, <FI>Is<Fi> one making wealth, and not by right, In the midst of his days he doth forsake it, And in his latter end--he is a fool.
Like the partridge, getting eggs together but not producing young, is a man who gets wealth but not by right; before half his days are ended, it will go from him, and at his end he will be foolish.
Referencias cruzadas
But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live …
And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives.
So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners …
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as …
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the …
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.