Proverbs 13:11-13

New International Reader's Version

¹¹Money gained in the wrong way disappears.
But money gathered little by little grows.

¹²Hope that is put off makes one sick at heart.
But a desire that is met is like a tree of life.

¹³Anyone who hates what they are taught will pay for it later.
But a person who respects a command will be rewarded.

Proverbs 13:11-13

New International Version

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

¹²Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.^(B)

¹³Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it,^(C)
but whoever respects^(D) a command is rewarded.^(E)

New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

New International Version (NIV)