Now Joseph was the ruler over the land. He was the provider of grain for all the people of the earth.
Proverbs 11:26 - Tree of Life Version People curse anyone withholding grain, but blessing is on the head of one who dispenses it. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The 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. American Standard Version (1901) He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. Common English Bible People curse those who hoard grain, but they bless those who sell it. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever hides away grain shall be cursed among the people. But a blessing is upon the head of those who sell it. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that hideth up corn, shall be cursed among the people: but a blessing upon the head of them that sell. |
Now Joseph was the ruler over the land. He was the provider of grain for all the people of the earth.
Joseph collected all the money that could be found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan for the grain that they bought, and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s house.
the blessing of the dying man came on me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Whoever tells the guilty, “You are innocent,” people curse him and nations revile him.
One who gives to the poor will not lack, but one who shuts his eyes will have many curses.