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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 13, Verse 11

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10
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised [is] wisdom.
King James Version
Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
American Standard Version
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.
New English Translation
Wealth gained quickly will dwindle away, but the one who gathers it little by little will become rich.
World English Bible
Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
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.
15
Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors [is] hard.
16
Every prudent [man] dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open [his] folly.
17
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador [is] health.
18
Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
19
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but [it is] abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20
He that walketh with wise [men] shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
21
Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.