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Proverbs 13:11
Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand, shall increase.
Proverbs 13:11 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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Proverbs 13:11 in other translations
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.
Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
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In context
8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but he that is poor, beareth not reprehension.
9 The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10 Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.
11 Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand, shall increase.
12 Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh, is a tree of life.
13 Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.
14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.
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