Proverbs 11:26

Easy To Read Version

People become angry at a greedy man who refuses to sell his grain. But they are happy with a man who sells his grain to feed other people.

Cross References

Genesis 42:6

Joseph was the governor of Egypt at the time. And Joseph was the man who checked the sale of grain to people who came to Egypt. So, Joseph’s brothers came to him and bowed before him.

Genesis 47:14

People in the land bought more and more grain. Joseph saved the money and brought it to Pharaoh’s house.

Job 29:13

The person that was dying blessed me.\par I helped widows {\cf2\super [60]} that were in need.\par

Proverbs 10:6

People ask God to bless a good person. Evil people might say those good things, but their words only hide the bad things they are planning. {\cf2\super [11]}

Proverbs 24:24

People will turn against a judge that tells a guilty person that he can go free. Even people from other nations will say bad things against that judge.

Proverbs 28:27

Then there will be plenty of goat milk for you and your family and enough to keep servant girls healthy.