Proverbs 11:24-31

24 There is one who gives yet {grows richer}, but he who withholds {what is right} only [finds] need.

25 A person of blessing will be enriched, and he who gives water also will be refreshed.

26 He who withholds grain, the people curse him, but a blessing [is] for the head of him who sells.

27 He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who inquires of evil, it will come to him.

28 He who trusts in his wealth [is] he who will fall, but like a green leaf the righteous will flourish.

29 He who brings trouble [to] his household, he will inherit wind, and a fool will serve the wise of heart.

30 The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, and he who captures souls [is] wise.

31 If the righteous on earth will be repaid, {how much more} the wicked and sinner.

Footnotes

• [a]. Literally "adding more"
• [b]. Literally "from what is right"
• [c]. Or "breath, spirit"
• [d]. Or "persons," or "inner selves"
• [e]. Literally "more for"