There is one who scatters, and increases yet more.
There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Proverbs 11:24 in context
Proverbs 11:21–27
21
Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished,
but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.
22
Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout,
is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
23
The desire of the righteous is only good.
The expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24
Selected verse
There is one who scatters, and increases yet more.
There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.
25
The liberal soul shall be made fat.
He who waters shall be watered also himself.
26
People curse someone who withholds grain,
but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
27
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor,
but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
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