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New International Version NIV
25 A liberal man will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.
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A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
26 The people curse him who holds back grain, but a blessing is on the head of him who sells it.
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People curse the one who hoards grain, but they pray God’s blessing on the one who is willing to sell.
27 He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but evil comes to him who searches for it.
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Whoever seeks good finds favor, but evil comes to one who searches for it.
28 He who trusts in his riches will wither, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.
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Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.
29 He who troubles his household will inherit wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.
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Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, but lawlessness takes away lives.
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The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives.
31 If the righteous is requited on earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner!
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If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner!
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