Add parallel Print Page Options

10 Arrogance only produces arguments,
    but wisdom accompanies those well advised.
11 Money earned hastily is easily lost,
    but hard-earned money continues to grow.
12 Hope postponed grieves the heart;
    but when a dream comes true, life is full and sweet.

Read full chapter

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)

Read full chapter

10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

Read full chapter