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Proverbs 13:10-12
Living Bible
Proverbs 13:10-12
Living Bible
10 Pride leads to arguments; be humble, take advice, and become wise.
11 Wealth from gambling quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows.
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick; but when dreams come true at last, there is life and joy.[a]
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- Proverbs 13:12 but when dreams come true at last, there is life and joy, literally, “it is a tree of life.”
Proverbs 13:10-12
New International Version
Proverbs 13:10-12
New International Version
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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