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11 Hasted chattel, that is, gotten hastily, shall be made less; but that that is gathered little and little with hand, shall be multiplied (but that which is gathered little by little, shall be multiplied).

12 Hope which is delayed, tormenteth the soul; a tree of life is (a) desire (that is) coming.

13 He that backbiteth anything, bindeth himself into [the] time to coming; but he that dreadeth the commandment, shall live in peace. (He who backbiteth for something said to him, bindeth himself to the time to come; but he who feareth the commandment, shall live in peace.)

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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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