23 The desire of the righteous is only good,
But the expectation of the wicked (A)is wrath.

24 There is one who (B)scatters, yet increases more;
And there is one who withholds more than is right,
But it leads to poverty.
25 (C)The generous soul will be made rich,
(D)And he who waters will also be watered himself.

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23 The desire of the righteous ends only in good,
    but the hope of the wicked only in wrath.

24 One person gives freely, yet gains even more;
    another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.

25 A generous(A) person will prosper;
    whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.(B)

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