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Proverbs 13:10-12
King James Version
Proverbs 13:10-12
King James Version
10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
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Proverbs 13:10-12
New International Version
Proverbs 13:10-12
New International Version
10 Where there is strife, there is pride,
but wisdom is found in those who take advice.(A)
11 Dishonest money dwindles away,(B)
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.(C)
Proverbs 13:10-12
English Standard Version
Proverbs 13:10-12
English Standard Version
10 (A)By insolence comes nothing but strife,
but with those who take advice is wisdom.
11 (B)Wealth gained hastily[a] will dwindle,
but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
(C)but a desire fulfilled is (D)a tree of life.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:11 Or by fraud
Proverbs 13:10-12
New American Standard Bible 1995
Proverbs 13:10-12
New American Standard Bible 1995
10 Through insolence [a]comes nothing but strife,
But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.
11 Wealth obtained by [b]fraud dwindles,
But the one who gathers [c]by labor increases it.
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
But desire [d]fulfilled is a tree of life.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:10 Lit gives
- Proverbs 13:11 Lit vanity
- Proverbs 13:11 Or gradually; lit on the hand
- Proverbs 13:12 Lit coming
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