Proverbs 11:26

Proverbs 11:26 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

26People curse the one who hoards grain,

but they pray God’s blessing on the one who is willing to sell.

26One who withholds grain, the people will curse him,

But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

26He who withholds grain, the people will curse him,

But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

26The people curse him who holds back grain [when the public needs it],

But a blessing [from God and man] is upon the head of him who sells it.

26The people will curse the hoarder of grain,

but blessing will crown the one who sells it.

26People ask for bad things to happen to those who store up grain for themselves.

But people ask for God’s blessing on those who are willing to sell.