Berean Standard Bible
“Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.”
Solomon contrasts quick, easy gains with steady accumulation. He applies the lesson to money.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.
World English Bible (WEB)
Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
King James Version (KJV)
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Wealth quickly got will become less; but he who gets a store by the work of his hands will have it increased.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Disminuiránse las riquezas de vanidad: empero multiplicará el que allega con su mano.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
La riqueza mal ganada pronto se esfuma; la obtenida poco a poco se multiplica.
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