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The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing,
But the soul of the diligent is enriched.

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A sluggard’s appetite is never filled,(A)
    but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

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11 Wealth obtained from empty effort dwindles,
But the one who gathers [a]with his hand abounds.

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  1. Proverbs 13:11 Or gradually

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

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