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11 Wealth hastily gained[a] will dwindle,
    but those who gather little by little will increase it.
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
    but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
13 Those who despise the word bring destruction on themselves,
    but those who respect the commandment will be rewarded.

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  1. Proverbs 13:11 Gk Vg: Heb from vanity

11 (A)Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished,
But he who gathers by labor will increase.

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
But (B)when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.

13 He who (C)despises the word will be destroyed,
But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.

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