Proverbs 23:5
“Why do you set your eyes on that which is not? For it certainly sprouts wings like an eagle and flies in the sky.”
— Proverbs 23:5
About this verse
Proverbs 23:5 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Kingdom (~1000 BC) period. The setting is general. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the proverb genre of biblical literature. Key themes include vanity, impermanence. Notable phrases: sprouts wings like an eagle; flies in the sky.
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Kingdom (~1000 BC)
Emotion
seeking
Type
proverb
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