Bible verse
One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
Proverbs 11:24 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 11.
20 The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.
21 Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
22 Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
23 The desire of the righteous leads only to good, but the hope of the wicked brings wrath.
24 One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
25 A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
26 The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.
27 He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.
28 He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.
KJV
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.
ASV
There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
ERV
There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
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