Proverbs 13:11
“Wealth gotten by vanitie shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour, shall increase.”
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Proverbs 13:11 Context
9The light of the righteous reioyceth: but the lampe of the wicked shall be put out. 10Onely by pride commeth contention: but with the well aduised is wisedome. 11Wealth gotten by vanitie shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour, shall increase. 12Hope deferred maketh the heart sicke: but when the desire commeth, it is a tree of life. 13Whoso despiseth the word, shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commaundement, shall be rewarded.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:11
Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
- King James Version
Wealth {obtained} by fraud dwindles, But the one who gathers by labor increases {it.}
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Wealth quickly got will become less; but he who gets a store by the work of his hands will have it increased.
- Basic English Bible
Wealth [gotten] by vanity diminisheth; but he that gathereth by manual-labour shall increase [it].
- Darby Bible
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labor shall increase.
- Webster's Bible
Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
- World English Bible
Wealth from vanity becometh little, And whoso is gathering by the hand becometh great.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; but he that gathereth little by little shall increase.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Commentary for Proverbs 13:11
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Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 13:11
13:11 Vanity - By wicked practices.