Wealth won in a breath dwindles, but whoever gathers little by little makes it grow.
In context
9The light of the righteous shines bright, but the lamp of the wicked goes out. 10Pride breeds nothing but strife, but wisdom is with those who take advice. 11Wealth won in a breath dwindles, but whoever gathers little by little makes it grow. 12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. 13Whoever despises a word will pay for it, but whoever respects a commandment will be rewarded.
