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Proverbs 11:26
He that hideth up corn, shall be cursed among the people: but a blessing upon the head of them that sell.
Proverbs 11:26 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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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.
The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one 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 just is all good, the expectation of the wicked is indignation.
24 Some distribute their own goods, and grow richer: others take away what is not their own, and are always in want.
25 The soul that blesseth, shall be made fat: and he that inebriateth, shall be inebriated also himself.
26 He that hideth up corn, shall be cursed among the people: but a blessing upon the head of them that sell.
27 Well doth he rise early who seeketh good things; but he that seeketh after evil things, shall be oppressed by them.
28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the just shall spring up as a green leaf.
29 He that troubleth his own house, shall inherit the winds: and the fool shall serve the wise.
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