What does Proverbs 13:11 mean?

Proverbs 13:11 highlights themes such as wealth, labor, vanity when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 13:11 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

9The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

10Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

11Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

12Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

13Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

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Ecclesiastes 5:10
He who loves money will not be satisfied, similar to the vanity of wealth.
Proverbs 10:2
Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, contrasting with labor's rewards.
1 Timothy 6:10
The love of money is a root of all kinds of evils, echoing the theme of vanity.