Proverbs 13:11
Amplified Bible
11
Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles,
But he who gathers gradually by [honest] labor will increase [his riches].
Proverbs 13:11
New International Version
11 Dishonest money dwindles away,(A)
but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.
Proverbs 20:21
Amplified Bible
21
An inheritance hastily gained [by greedy, unjust means] at the beginning
Will not be blessed in the end.(A)
Proverbs 20:21
New International Version
21 An inheritance claimed too soon
will not be blessed at the end.
Proverbs 23:4
Amplified Bible
4
Do not weary yourself [with the overwhelming desire] to gain wealth;
Cease from your own understanding of it.(A)
Proverbs 23:4
New International Version
Saying 8
4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich;
do not trust your own cleverness.
1 Timothy 6:9
Amplified Bible
9 But those who [are not financially ethical and] crave to get rich [with a compulsive, greedy longing for wealth] fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction [leading to personal misery].
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1 Timothy 6:9
New International Version
9 Those who want to get rich(A) fall into temptation and a trap(B) and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.
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