Proverbs 13:11

“Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Proverbs 13:11

Wealth gotten by vanitie shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour, shall increase.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Wealth {obtained} by fraud dwindles, But the one who gathers by labor increases {it.}
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Wealth quickly got will become less; but he who gets a store by the work of his hands will have it increased.
- Basic English Bible

Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Wealth [gotten] by vanity diminisheth; but he that gathereth by manual-labour shall increase [it].
- Darby Bible

Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand shall increase.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall have increase.
- English Revised Version

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

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 13:11

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 13:11


13:11 Vanity - By wicked practices.


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