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Proverbs 13:11

American Standard Version

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

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Proverbs 13:11 in other translations

Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away,
but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

Proverbs 13:11 · World English Bible

Proverbs 13:11 in context

  1. 9The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
  2. 10By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.
  3. 11Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.
  4. 12Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
  5. 13Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.