Nehr · Proverbs 11

Proverbs 11:24

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

— Proverbs 11:24, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.

American Standard Version (ASV)

There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

There is who is scattering, and yet is increased, And who is keeping back from uprightness, only to want.

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