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Proverbs 11:26
The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.
Proverbs 11:26 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 11:26 in other translations
He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
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In context
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.
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.
29 He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
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