24 There is that scattereth, [a]and is more increased: but he that spareth more [b]than is right, surely cometh to poverty.

25 The [c]liberal person shall have plenty: and he that watereth, shall also have rain.

26 He that withdraweth the corn, the people will curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that [d]selleth corn.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 11:24 Meaning them that give liberally, whom God blesseth.
  2. Proverbs 11:24 That is, the niggard.
  3. Proverbs 11:25 Or, generous.
  4. Proverbs 11:26 That provideth for the use of them that are in necessity.

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