Proverbs 11:26
What does Proverbs 11:26 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 11:26 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who keeps back grain will be cursed by the people; but a blessing will be on the head of him who lets them have it for a price.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Whoso is withholding corn, the people execrate him, And a blessing <FI>is<Fi> for the head of him who is selling.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that hideth up corn, shall be cursed among the people: but a blessing upon the head of them that sell.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that withholdeth corn, the people curse him; but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 42:6
And Joseph was the governor over the land; he it was that sold to all the people of the land. And Joseph’s brethren came, and bowed down themselves to him with their faces to the earth.
- Job 29:13
The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me; And I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.
- Proverbs 24:24
He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous, Peoples shall curse him, nations shall abhor him;
- Amos 8:4
Hear this, O ye that would swallow up the needy, and cause the poor of the land to fail,
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