KJV ORIGINAL
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Money gained through empty schemes and dishonest ways will disappear, but the person who earns wealth through hard work will see it grow.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse teaches that wealth built on dishonesty or get-rich-quick schemes won't last, but money earned through honest hard work will multiply and endure.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from Solomon's collection of wisdom sayings, written during Israel's golden age when trade and commerce were flourishing. In ancient times, people often tried to gain wealth through deceptive business practices, gambling, or exploiting others, but Solomon observed that such wealth rarely lasted across generations.
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