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Proverbs 13:11
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
Proverbs 13:11 · King James Version
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Proverbs 13:11 in other translations
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.
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 the poor heareth not rebuke.
9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
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