Proverbs 13:11 - The Scriptures 1998 Wealth from vanity diminishes, But he who gathers by hand increases. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: But he that gathereth by labour shall increase. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Wealth [not earned but] won in haste or unjustly or from the production of things for vain or detrimental use [such riches] will dwindle away, but he who gathers little by little will increase [his riches]. American Standard Version (1901) Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase. Common English Bible Riches gotten quickly will dwindle, but those who acquire them gradually become wealthy. Catholic Public Domain Version Substance obtained in haste will be diminished. But what is collected by hand, little by little, shall be multiplied. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand shall increase. |