Proverbs 13:11

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

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

BSB

Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.

KJV

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

ASV

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

BBE

Wealth quickly got will become less; but he who gets a store by the work of his hands will have it increased.

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Matthew Henry · Verse 11

Wealth gotten by dishonesty or vice, has a secret curse, which will speedily waste it.

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