The slacker craves, yet has nothing,
but the diligent is fully satisfied.(A)

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The lazy person craves, yet receives nothing,
    but the desires of the diligent are satisfied.

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11 Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle,(A)
but whoever earns it through labor[a] will multiply it.(B)

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Notas al pie

  1. 13:11 Lit whoever gathers upon his hand

11 Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away,
    but whoever works diligently increases his prosperity.[a]

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 13:11 The Heb. lacks his prosperity