10 Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,(A)
but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.

11 Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle,(B)
but whoever earns it through labor[a] will multiply it.(C)

12 Hope delayed makes the heart sick,
but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. 13:11 Lit whoever gathers upon his hand

10 Where there is strife, there is pride,
    but wisdom is found in those who take advice.(A)

11 Dishonest money dwindles away,(B)
    but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
    but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.(C)

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