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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)The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing;
But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.

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

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