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10 By zadon (pride) cometh only contention, but with the teachable is chochmah.

11 Hon (wealth) gotten by dishonesty shall be diminished, but he that gathereth incrementally shall have an increment.

12 Hope deferred maketh the lev sick, but when the ta’avah (desire) cometh, it is an Etz Chayyim (Tree of Life).

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10 Where there is strife, there is pride,
    but wisdom is found in those who take advice.(A)

11 Dishonest money dwindles away,(B)
    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.(C)

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