Proverbs 13:11

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:11

BSB

Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.

AKJV

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathers by labor shall increase.

CPDV

Substance obtained in haste will be diminished. But what is collected by hand, little by little, shall be multiplied.

ERV

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall have increase.

NHEB

Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

SMT

Wealth from vanity shall be diminished: and he gathering with the hand, shall increase.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 13:11

WealthH1952gottenbyvanityH1892Noun MasculineshallbediminishedH4591VerbbuthethatgatherethH6908VerbbylabourH3027Noun FeminineshallincreaseH7235Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 13:11

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 13:11

Summary

Dishonest gains diminish; honest toil increases wealth.

Event

Wealth sources compared

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC