Verse 11
Proverbs 13:11
Free Bible Version
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Wealth gained by fraud quickly disappears, but those who gather bit by bit prosper.
Original Language Text
hebrew
ה֭וֹן מֵ/הֶ֣בֶל יִמְעָ֑ט וְ/קֹבֵ֖ץ עַל יָ֣ד יַרְבֶּֽה
English Translation
Wealth gained from vanity will dwindle, but whoever gathers by hand will increase.
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Chapter 13 Context
1
A wise son accepts his father's discipline, but a mocker doesn't listen to correction.
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2
You'll be rewarded for saying good things, but dishonest people want violence.
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3
Watch what you say and save your life—saying too much leads to disaster.
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4
Lazy people want a lot, but get nothing; if you work hard you'll be well rewarded.
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5
Good people hate lies, but the wicked cause a stink and bring disgrace.
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6
Goodness protects those who live right, but sin overcomes the wicked.
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7
Some pretend to be rich, but don't have anything, while others pretend to be poor and are very rich.
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8
The rich can pay a ransom to save their lives, but the poor aren't troubled in this way.
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9
The life of good people shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.
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10
Pride only causes conflict; but those who take advice are wise.
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11
Wealth gained by fraud quickly disappears, but those who gather bit by bit prosper.
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Hope that's delayed makes you feel sick, but a wish that comes true revives you.
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13
If you despise words of advice, you'll pay for it; but if you respect what you're told, you'll be re...
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14
The teaching of the wise is like a fountain of life, so you can avoid the snares of death.
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15
Good sense earns appreciation, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
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16
All wise people act intelligently, but stupid people demonstrate their stupidity.
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17
A bad messenger creates trouble, but a faithful representative brings healing.
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18
Poverty and disgrace come to those who ignore instruction, but those who accept correction are honor...
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19
It's nice to see a wish come true, but stupid people hate to turn away from evil to achieve this.
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20
Being friends with wise people will make you wise, but being friends with stupid people will only ca...
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21
Tragedy chases after the sinner, but prosperity rewards the good.
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22
Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the sinner's wealth is saved for those...
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23
The unplowed ground of the poor could produce a lot of food, but it's stolen through injustice.
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24
People who don't discipline their children hate them. Those who love their children carefully discip...
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25
The good eat until they're full; but the belly of the wicked is empty.
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