World English Bible
Proverbs 13:11
“Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 13
9
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
10
Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.
11
Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
12
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
13
Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.