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Proverbs 13:11
Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
Proverbs 13:11 · World English Bible
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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 is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.
11 Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
13 Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
14 The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.
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