Proverbs 11:24
“There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more then is meete, but it tendeth to pouertie.”
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Proverbs 11:24 Context
22As a iewell of golde in a swines snowt; so is a faire woman which is without discretion. 23The desire of the righteous is onely good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. 24There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more then is meete, but it tendeth to pouertie. 25The liberall soule shalbe made fat: and he that watereth, shall be watered also himselfe. 26Hee that withholdeth corne, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be vpon the head of him that selleth it.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:24
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.
- King James Version
There is one who scatters, and {yet} increases all the more, And there is one who withholds what is justly due, {and yet it results} only in want.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but `it tendeth' only to want.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A man may give freely, and still his wealth will be increased; and another may keep back more than is right, but only comes to be in need.
- Basic English Bible
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is right, but [it tendeth] only to want.
- Darby Bible
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
- Webster's Bible
There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.
- World English Bible
There is who is scattering, and yet is increased, And who is keeping back from uprightness, only to want.
- Youngs Literal Bible
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 11:24
11:24 Scattereth - That gives liberally. Increaseth - Through God's blessing upon his estate. Poverty - By God's providence secretly blasting his estate.