Proverbs 13:11
11 Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.
Other Translations of Proverbs 13:11
King James Version
11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour
English Standard Version
11 Wealth gained hastily
The Message
11 Easy come, easy go, but steady diligence pays off.
New King James Version
11 Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase.
New Living Translation
11 Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 13:11
Commentary on Proverbs 13:11
(Read Proverbs 13:11)
Wealth gotten by dishonesty or vice, has a secret curse, which will speedily waste it.