Proverbs 13:11-12 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 13:11-12 NIV (New International Version)
Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:11-12 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:11-12 NLT (New Living Translation)
Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:11-12 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle, but whoever earns it through labor will multiply it. Hope delayed makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:11-12 KJV (King James Version)
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: But he that gathereth by labour shall increase. Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:11-12 NKJV (New King James Version)
Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:11-12 MSG (The Message)
Easy come, easy go, but steady diligence pays off. Unrelenting disappointment leaves you heartsick, but a sudden good break can turn life around.
Proverbs 13:11-12 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
Wealth obtained from nothing dwindles, But one who gathers by labor increases it. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:11-12 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles, But he who gathers gradually by [honest] labor will increase [his riches]. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:11-12 NET (New English Translation)
Wealth gained quickly will dwindle away, but the one who gathers it little by little will become rich. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is like a tree of life.