Proverbs 11:26

Bible in Basic English 1965

He who keeps back grain will be cursed by the people; but a blessing will be on the head of him who lets them have it for a price.

Cross References

Genesis 42:6

Now Joseph was ruler over all the land, and it was he who gave out the grain to all the people of the land; and Joseph's brothers came before him and went down on their faces to the earth.

Genesis 47:14

And all the money in Egypt and in the land of Canaan which had been given for grain, came into the hands of Joseph: and he put it in Pharaoh's house.

Job 29:13

The blessing of him who was near to destruction came on me, and I put a song of joy into the widow's heart.

Proverbs 10:6

Blessings are on the head of the upright, but the face of sinners will be covered with sorrow.

Proverbs 24:24

He who says to the evil-doer, You are upright, will be cursed by peoples and hated by nations.

Proverbs 28:27

He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.