Proverbs 13:11-13

New Century Version

¹¹ Money that comes easily disappears quickly,
    but money that is gathered little by little will grow.

¹² It is sad not to get what you hoped for.
    But wishes that come true are like eating fruit from the tree of life.

¹³ Those who reject what they are taught will pay for it,
    but those who obey what they are told will be rewarded.