26 People curse the one who hoards grain, but they pray God's blessing on the one who is willing to sell.

Other Translations of Proverbs 11:26

King James Version

26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

English Standard Version

26 The people curse him who holds back grain, but a blessing is on the head of him who sells it.

The Message

26 Curses on those who drive a hard bargain! Blessings on all who play fair and square!

New King James Version

26 The people will curse him who withholds grain, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

New Living Translation

26 People curse those who hoard their grain, but they bless the one who sells in time of need.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:26

Commentary on Proverbs 11:26

(Read Proverbs 11:26)

We must not hoard up the gifts of God's bounty, merely for our own advantage.