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Proverbs 11:26
He that withdraweth the corne, the people will curse him: but blessing shalbe vpon the head of him that selleth corne.
Proverbs 11:26 · Geneva 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.
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 righteous is onely good: but the hope of the wicked is indignation.
24 There is that scattereth, and is more increased: but hee that spareth more then is right, surely commeth to pouertie.
25 The liberall person shall haue plentie: and he that watereth, shall also haue raine.
26 He that withdraweth the corne, the people will curse him: but blessing shalbe vpon the head of him that selleth corne.
27 He that seeketh good things, getteth fauour: but he that seeketh euill, it shall come to him.
28 He that trusteth in his riches, shall fall: but the righteous shall florish as a leafe.
29 He that troubleth his owne house, shall inherite the winde, and the foole shalbe seruant to the wise in heart.
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