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Proverbs 11:26
Whoso is withholding corn, the people execrate him, And a blessing is for the head of him who is selling.
Proverbs 11:26 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 only good, The hope of the wicked is transgression.
24 There is who is scattering, and yet is increased, And who is keeping back from uprightness, only to want.
25 A liberal soul is made fat, And whoso is watering, he also is watered.
26 Whoso is withholding corn, the people execrate him, And a blessing is for the head of him who is selling.
27 Whoso is earnestly seeking good Seeketh a pleasing thing, And whoso is seeking evil--it meeteth him.
28 Whoso is confident in his wealth he falleth, And as a leaf, the righteous flourish.
29 Whoso is troubling his own house inheriteth wind, And a servant is the fool to the wise of heart.
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