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Proverbs 13:11

World English Bible

Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away,
but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

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Proverbs 13:11 in other translations

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

Proverbs 13:11 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 13:11 in context

  1. 9The light of the righteous shines brightly,
    but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
  2. 10Pride only breeds quarrels,
    but wisdom is with people who take advice.
  3. 11Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away,
    but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
  4. 12Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
    but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
  5. 13Whoever despises instruction will pay for it,
    but he who respects a command will be rewarded.