Proverbs 11:24
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
In context
22 Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
23 The desire of the righteous leads only to good, but the hope of the wicked brings wrath.
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.
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Proverbs 11:24 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
- KJV King James Version
- There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
- WEB World English Bible
- There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.
- ASV American Standard Version
- There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- There is who is scattering, and yet is increased, And who is keeping back from uprightness, only to want.
- DBY Darby Translation
- There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is right, but [it tendeth] only to want.
- WBS Webster Bible
- There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.