Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow. New Living Translation Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time. English Standard Version Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. Berean Standard Bible Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied. King James Bible Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. New King James Version Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase. New American Standard Bible Wealth obtained from nothing dwindles, But one who gathers by labor increases it. NASB 1995 Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles, But the one who gathers by labor increases it. NASB 1977 Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles, But the one who gathers by labor increases it. Legacy Standard Bible Wealth obtained from empty effort dwindles, But the one who gathers with his hand abounds. Amplified Bible Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles, But he who gathers gradually by [honest] labor will increase [his riches]. Christian Standard Bible Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle, but whoever earns it through labor will multiply it. Holman Christian Standard Bible Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle, but whoever earns it through labor will multiply it. American Standard Version Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase. Contemporary English Version Money wrongly gained will disappear bit by bit; money earned little by little will grow and grow. English Revised Version Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall have increase. GOD'S WORD® Translation Wealth [gained] through injustice dwindles away, but whoever gathers little by little has plenty. Good News Translation The more easily you get your wealth, the sooner you will lose it. The harder it is to earn, the more you will have. International Standard Version Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but whoever works diligently increases his prosperity. NET Bible Wealth gained quickly will dwindle away, but the one who gathers it little by little will become rich. New Heart English Bible Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow. Webster's Bible Translation Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labor shall increase. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleDishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied. World English Bible Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWealth from vanity becomes little, "" And whoever is gathering by the hand becomes great. Young's Literal Translation Wealth from vanity becometh little, And whoso is gathering by the hand becometh great. Smith's Literal Translation Wealth from vanity shall be diminished: and he gathering with the hand, shall increase. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSubstance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand shall increase. Catholic Public Domain Version Substance obtained in haste will be diminished. But what is collected by hand, little by little, shall be multiplied. New American Bible Wealth won quickly dwindles away, but gathered little by little, it grows. New Revised Standard Version Wealth hastily gotten will dwindle, but those who gather little by little will increase it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWealth acquired unjustly will diminish; but he who gathers justly shall increase his wealth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Property that comes by evil will decrease and he that gathers by righteousness will increase. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth little by little shall increase. Brenton Septuagint Translation Wealth gotten hastily with iniquity is diminished: but he that gathers for himself with godliness shall be increased. The righteous is merciful, and lends. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Father's Discipline…10Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised. 11Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied. 12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.… Cross References Proverbs 28:20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished. Proverbs 21:5 The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty. Ecclesiastes 5:10 He who loves money is never satisfied by money, and he who loves wealth is never satisfied by income. This too is futile. Ecclesiastes 7:11-12 Wisdom, like an inheritance, is good, and it benefits those who see the sun. / For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner. Matthew 6:19-21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. / For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. Luke 12:15 And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” James 5:1-3 Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. Proverbs 10:2 Ill-gotten treasures profit nothing, but righteousness brings deliverance from death. Proverbs 15:27 He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live. Proverbs 23:4-5 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself. / When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky. Jeremiah 17:11 Like a partridge hatching eggs it did not lay is the man who makes a fortune unjustly. In the middle of his days his riches will desert him, and in the end he will be the fool.” Haggai 1:6 You have planted much but harvested little. You eat but never have enough. You drink but never have your fill. You put on clothes but never get warm. You earn wages to put into a bag pierced through.” Matthew 25:14-30 For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions. / To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey. / The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more. ... Treasury of Scripture Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathers by labor shall increase. wealth Proverbs 10:2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. Proverbs 20:21 An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed. Proverbs 28:8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. he Proverbs 13:22,23 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just… Proverbs 20:21 An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed. Proverbs 27:23-27 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds… by labour with the hand Jump to Previous Diminished Dishonest Dishonestly Dwindle Fraud Gained Gathereth Gathering Gathers Gets Gotten Great Grow Hand Hands Hastily Increase Increased Increases Labour Less Makes Money Obtained Quickly Store Vanity Wealth WorkJump to Next Diminished Dishonest Dishonestly Dwindle Fraud Gained Gathereth Gathering Gathers Gets Gotten Great Grow Hand Hands Hastily Increase Increased Increases Labour Less Makes Money Obtained Quickly Store Vanity Wealth WorkProverbs 13 1. a scoffer does not listen to rebukeDishonest wealth will dwindle This phrase warns against the pursuit of wealth through dishonest means. In biblical context, dishonest wealth refers to money or possessions gained through deceit, theft, or unethical practices. The Bible consistently condemns such actions, as seen in passages like Proverbs 10:2, which states that "ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value." The historical context of ancient Israel included strict laws against dishonest gain, such as those found in Leviticus 19:11-13, which prohibited stealing and deceit. The cultural understanding was that wealth obtained through unrighteous means would not be blessed by God and would ultimately lead to ruin, as echoed in Jeremiah 17:11, where it is said that those who gain riches unjustly will leave them in the midst of their days. This principle is timeless, emphasizing the moral and spiritual decay that accompanies dishonest gain. but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His teachings often focus on practical living and moral integrity. 2. Ancient Israel The cultural and historical context of Proverbs is rooted in ancient Israel, where wisdom literature was a key component of teaching and moral instruction. 3. The Wise and the Foolish Throughout Proverbs, these archetypes represent those who follow God's ways (the wise) and those who reject them (the foolish). Teaching Points The Value of Honest LaborHonest work is not only morally right but also leads to sustainable and multiplied wealth. This principle encourages believers to engage in work that honors God and benefits others. The Dangers of Dishonesty Dishonest gain may seem profitable in the short term, but it ultimately leads to loss. This serves as a warning against unethical practices in business and personal finances. God's Blessing on Diligence God honors and blesses those who work diligently and with integrity. This encourages believers to trust in God's provision through honest efforts. Contentment and Trust in God Believers are called to be content with what they earn through honest means, trusting that God will provide for their needs. Long-term Perspective on Wealth The verse encourages a long-term view of wealth, focusing on sustainable growth through hard work rather than quick, dishonest gains. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 13Does Proverbs 13:11’s warning against quickly gained wealth conflict with modern examples of sudden financial success? What is the Christian perspective on sweepstakes and contests? What is the Bible's perspective on the stock market? What does the Bible say about sports gambling?(11) Wealth gotten by vanity.--As we should say, "in an unsatisfactory manner," that is to say, by dishonesty.Verse 11. - Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; literally, wealth by a breath; i.e. wealth obtained without labour and exertion, or by illegitimate and dishonest means, is soon dissipated, is not blessed by God, and has no stability. Vulgate, "riches acquired hastily;" Septuagint, "substance gotten hastily with iniquity." This makes the antithesis more marked, the contrast being between wealth gotten hastily and that acquired by diligent labour. Cito nata, cito pereunt, "Quickly won, quickly gone" (see on Proverbs 20:21; 21:5). Says the Greek maxim - Μὴ σπεῦδε πλουτεῖν μὴ ταχὺς πένης γένῃ "Haste not for wealth, lest thou be quickly poor." He that gathereth by labour; literally, with the hand, handful after handful. Vulgate, paulatim, "little by little," by patient industry. Labor improbus omnia vincit. Septuagint, "He that gathereth for himself with piety shall be increased." Then is added, "A good man is merciful and lendeth," from Psalm 37:26. The Septuagint here uses the term εὐσέβεια, which is received in St. Paul's pastoral Epistles and St. Peter's, taking the place of the earlier phrase, φόβος Κυρίου, Hebrew Dishonestמֵהֶ֣בֶל (mê·he·ḇel) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1892: Emptiness, vanity, transitory, unsatisfactory wealth ה֭וֹן (hō·wn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1952: Wealth, sufficiency will dwindle, יִמְעָ֑ט (yim·‘āṭ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4591: To pare off, lessen, in, to be, small, few but what is earned וְקֹבֵ֖ץ (wə·qō·ḇêṣ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6908: To gather, collect through עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against hard work יָ֣ד (yāḏ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3027: A hand will be multiplied. יַרְבֶּֽה׃ (yar·beh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great Links Proverbs 13:11 NIVProverbs 13:11 NLT Proverbs 13:11 ESV Proverbs 13:11 NASB Proverbs 13:11 KJV Proverbs 13:11 BibleApps.com Proverbs 13:11 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 13:11 Chinese Bible Proverbs 13:11 French Bible Proverbs 13:11 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 13:11 Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away but he (Prov. 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