Proverbs 11:26
The people curse him who holds back grain, but a blessing is on the head of him who sells it.
In context
23 The desire of the righteous ends only in good, the expectation of the wicked in wrath. 24 One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.
25 Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. 26 The people curse him who holds back grain, but a blessing is on the head of him who sells it. 27 Whoever diligently seeks good seeks favor, but evil comes to him who searches for it. 28 Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.
29 Whoever troubles his own household will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 11:26 in the KJV
He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 11:26 in the NIV
People curse the one who hoards grain, but they pray God’s blessing on the one who is willing to sell.