24 One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. 25 A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. 26 The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.
Proverbs 11:24–26
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Proverbs 22:8–10
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Proverbs 28:26–28
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Proverbs 19:16–18
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Proverbs 22:15–17
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Proverbs 21:25–27
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Proverbs 11:17–19
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Sirach 20:9–11
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