Bible in Basic English
"Wealth quickly got will become less; but he who gets a store by the work of his hands will have it increased."
— Proverbs 13:11, Bible in Basic English
“Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.”
“Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase. ”
“Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.”
“Wealth gained quickly will dwindle away, but the one who gathers it little by little will become rich.”
“Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand, shall increase.”
“Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.”
A man will give his wealth in exchange for his life; but the poor will not give ear to sharp words.
There is a glad dawn for the upright man, but the light of the sinner will be put out.
The only effect of pride is fighting; but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit.
Wealth quickly got will become less; but he who gets a store by the work of his hands will have it increased.
Hope put off is a weariness to the heart; but when what is desired comes, it is a tree of life.
He who makes sport of the word will come to destruction, but the respecter of the law will be rewarded.
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning men away from the nets of death.