Proverbs 11:24

Dishonest Scales · Proverbs 11:1–31
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Translations

Modern
One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
Traditional
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
Literal
There is one dispersing, and increasing more, and one withholding from uprightness, only for lack.
Latin
Alii dividunt propria, et ditiores fiunt; alii rapiunt non sua, et semper in egestate sunt.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.

Notes

Generous people who give freely to others will succeed, but those who hoard their money will lose it (see Proverbs 28:27; 2 Corinthians 9:6–9).

Theme notes and profiles

Christian Giving

Parallels

Deuteronomy 25:13–16 Ezekiel 45:10–12

Glossary

Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Being Kind Being Stingy Covetousness: General Scriptures Concerning Financial Success Generosity Greed Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Making Money Sowing Seeds Stinginess Volunteering