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11 Riches taken by false ways become less and less, but riches grow for the one who gathers by hard work.

12 Hope that is put off makes the heart sick, but a desire that comes into being is a tree of life.

13 He who hates the Word is under its power, but he who fears the Word will be well paid.

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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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