Proverbs 11:25-27

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²⁵^(A)Whoever brings blessing ^(B)will be enriched,
    and ^(C)one who waters will himself be watered.
²⁶^(D)The people curse him who holds back grain,
    but ^(E)a blessing is on the head of him who ^(F)sells it.
²⁷Whoever diligently seeks good seeks favor,^[a]
    but evil comes to ^(G)him who searches for it.

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Proverbs 11:25-27

New International Version

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

²⁶People curse the one who hoards grain,
but they pray God’s blessing on the one who is willing to sell.

²⁷Whoever seeks good finds favor,
but evil comes to one who searches for it.^(C)

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