Proverbs 13:11-13

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹¹ Wealth hastily gotten^[a] will dwindle,
    but those who gather little by little will increase it.
¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
    but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
¹³ Those who despise the word bring destruction on themselves,
    but those who respect the commandment will be rewarded.