10 Through insolence [a]comes nothing but strife,
But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.
11 Wealth obtained by [b]fraud dwindles,
But the one who gathers [c]by labor increases it.
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
But desire [d]fulfilled is a tree of life.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:10 Lit gives
  2. Proverbs 13:11 Lit vanity
  3. Proverbs 13:11 Or gradually; lit on the hand
  4. Proverbs 13:12 Lit coming