Jeremiah 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 Jeremiah Chapter 17 connects to 10 cross-references. The sin of Judah is engraved on the tablet of their heart with a diamond stylus. Cursed is the man who trusts in humans; blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord like a tree planted by water. The …
Other Translations
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.
Cross References
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.