Proverbs 11:24

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:24

BSB

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

AKJV

There is that scatters, and yet increases; and there is that withholds more than is meet, but it tends to poverty.

CPDV

Some distribute their own goods, and they become wealthier. Others seize what is not their own, and they are always in need.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

There is scattering and yet adding; and the withholding more than right, only to want.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 11:24

ThereisH3426thatscatterethH6340VerbandyetincreasethH3254VerbandthereisthatwithholdethH2820VerbmorethanismeetH3476Noun MasculinebutittendethtopovertyH4270Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 11:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 11:24

Summary

Generosity multiplies; hoarding leads to poverty.

Event

Explaining wealth paradox

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC