Proverbs 13:11 — Meaning and Application

The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. {lamp: or, candle}

Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised {is} wisdom.

Wealth {gotten} by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. {by labour: Heb. with the hand}

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but {when} the desire cometh, {it is} a tree of life.

Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. {shall be rewarded: or, shall be in peace}