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Proverbs 13:11-13
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11 (A)Wealth gained hastily[a] will dwindle,
    but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
    (B)but a desire fulfilled is (C)a tree of life.
13 Whoever (D)despises (E)the word brings destruction on himself,
    but he who reveres the commandment will be (F)rewarded.

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Proverbs 13:11-13
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11 Dishonest money dwindles away,(A)
    but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
    but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.(B)

13 Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it,(C)
    but whoever respects(D) a command is rewarded.(E)

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