26 The people will curse (A)him who withholds grain,
But (B)blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

27 He who earnestly seeks good [a]finds favor,
(C)But trouble will come to him who seeks evil.

28 (D)He who trusts in his riches will fall,
But (E)the righteous will flourish like foliage.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 11:27 Lit. seeks

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