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Proverbs 11:26

World English Bible

People curse someone who withholds grain,
but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

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Proverbs 11:26 in other translations

He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

Proverbs 11:26 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 11:26 in context

  1. 24There is one who scatters, and increases yet more.
    There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.
  2. 25The liberal soul shall be made fat.
    He who waters shall be watered also himself.
  3. 26People curse someone who withholds grain,
    but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
  4. 27He who diligently seeks good seeks favor,
    but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
  5. 28He who trusts in his riches will fall,
    but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.