11 Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle,(A)
but whoever earns it through labor[a] will multiply it.(B)

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  1. 13:11 Lit whoever gathers upon his hand

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

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21 An inheritance gained prematurely
will not be blessed ultimately.(A)

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21 An inheritance claimed too soon
    will not be blessed at the end.

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The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit,
but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor.(A)

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The plans of the diligent lead to profit(A)
    as surely as haste leads to poverty.

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16 Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself,
and giving to the rich—both lead only to poverty.(A)

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16 One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth
    and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.

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