In Proverbs 13 11, the alternative to wealth gotten by vanity – or, wealth that is obtained through deception or that is obtained too easily and quickly – is to gather that wealth little by little by honest and diligent labor.
KJV Proverbs 13:11 {Wealth gotten by vanity/Wealth obtained by fraud/Wealth gained quickly/Dishonest money} {shall be diminished/dwindles/will dwindle away/dwindles away}:
but {he that/the one who/he who} {gathereth/gathers/gathers it/gathers money} {by labour/by labor/little by little} {shall increase/increases it/will become rich/makes it grow}.
For more teaching on Proverbs 13 11, see our Proverbs 13 11 Summary.
Answers to common questions about Proverbs 13 11:
- What happens to “wealth gotten by vanity” according to Proverbs 13 11?
- What kind of wealth will be diminished according to Proverbs 13 11?
- What is the alternative to “wealth gotten by vanity” in Proverbs 13 11?
- What approach to making money will increase it according to Proverbs 13 11?
- What happens when you gather wealth by labor according to Proverbs 13 11?
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