Proverbs 13:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 13:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 13:11 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. by labour: Heb. with the ha..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 13:11 — KJV
“Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. by labour: Heb. with the hand”
— Proverbs 13:11 (KJV)
Proverbs 13:11 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 13:11
“If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten much; gotten...: Heb. found much”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:11: wealth, gotten, heb
“And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:11: wealth, gotten, hand
“Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thine hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked? work: Heb. labour”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:11: labour, heb, hand
“He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He...: Heb. The clean of hands”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:11: vanity, heb, hand
“Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah. at...: Heb. settled”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:11: vanity, heb, hand
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