Proverbs 11:23-25

English Standard Version

²³The desire of the righteous ends only in good,
    ^(A)the expectation of the wicked in wrath.
²⁴^(B)One gives ^(C)freely, yet grows all the richer;
    another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.
²⁵^(D)Whoever brings blessing ^(E)will be enriched,
    and ^(F)one who waters will himself be watered.

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Proverbs 11:23-25

New International Version

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

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

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

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