Proverbs 13:11-13

Revised Standard Version

¹¹ Wealth hastily gotten^[a] will dwindle,
    but he who gathers little by little will increase it.
¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
    but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
¹³ He who despises the word brings destruction on himself,
    but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded.