Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 11:26
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Berean Standard Bible
The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.
King James Version
He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing [shall be] upon the head of him that selleth [it].
World English Bible
People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
American Standard Version
He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 11
24 One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
25 A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
26 The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.
27 He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.
28 He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.
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