^27 (A)Do not withhold good from ^[a]those to whom it is due,
When it is in the power of your hand to do so.
^28 (B)Do not say to your neighbor,
“Go, and come back,
And tomorrow I will give it,”
When you have it with you.

²⁴ There is one who ^(A)scatters, yet increases more;
And there is one who withholds more than is right,
But it leads to poverty.
^25 (B)The generous soul will be made rich,
^(C)And he who waters will also be watered himself.
²⁶ The people will curse ^(D)him who withholds grain,
But ^(E)blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

²² A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
But ^(A)the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.

^16 (A)A man’s gift makes room for him,
And brings him before great men.