11 Wealth obtained from [a]nothing dwindles,
But one who gathers [b]by labor increases it.
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
But desire [c]fulfilled is a tree of life.
13 One who (A)despises the word will do badly,
But one who fears the commandment will be (B)rewarded.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:11 Prob. referring to fraud
  2. Proverbs 13:11 Lit by hand
  3. Proverbs 13:12 Lit coming

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