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Proverbs 11:26

GenerosityMoney and wealth

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.

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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BSB
The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.
KJV
He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
WEB
People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
ASV
He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
DARBY
He that withholdeth corn, the people curse him; but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
BLB
The one withholding grain, the people will curse him, and blessing [is] on the head of the one selling.
ÅB
Den som holder korn tilbake, ham banner folket; men velsignelse kommer over dens hode som selger korn.
OTB
Folk forbanner den som hamstrer korn, men velsignelse er over den som er villig til å selge.
B1930
Den som holder korn tilbake, ham banner folket; men velsignelse kommer over dens hode som selger korn.

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