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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/11.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />People curse the one who hoards grain, but they pray God&#8217s blessing on the one who is willing to sell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />People curse those who hoard their grain, but they bless the one who sells in time of need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The people curse him who holds back grain, but a blessing is on the head of him who sells it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing <i>shall be</i> upon the head of him that selleth <i>it</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The people will curse him who withholds grain, But blessing <i>will be</i> on the head of him who sells <i>it.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />One who withholds grain, the people will curse him, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells <i>it.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He who withholds grain, the people will curse him, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He who withholds grain, the people will curse him, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells <i>it.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He who withholds grain, the people will curse him, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells <i>it</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />People will curse anyone who hoards grain, but a blessing will come to the one who sells it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />People will curse anyone who hoards grain, but a blessing will come to the one who sells it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Charge too much for grain, and you will be cursed; sell it at a fair price, and you will be praised. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />People will curse the one who hoards grain, but a blessing will be upon the head of the one who sells it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />People curse someone who hoards grain, waiting for a higher price, but they praise the one who puts it up for sale. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />People will curse whoever withholds grain, but blessing will come to whoever is selling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />People will curse the one who withholds grain, but they will praise the one who sells it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever is withholding grain, the people execrate him, "" And a blessing [is] for the head of him who is selling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Whoso is withholding corn, the people execrate him, And a blessing is for the head of him who is selling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He withholding grain, the people shall curse him: and blessing upon the head of him selling.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He that hideth up corn, shall be cursed among the people: but a blessing upon the head of them that sell. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Whoever hides away grain shall be cursed among the people. But a blessing is upon the head of those who sell it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Whoever hoards grain, the people curse, but blessings are on the head of one who distributes it! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The people curse those who hold back grain, but a blessing is on the head of those who sell it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He who holds back grain in the day of distress shall fall into the hands of his enemies; but a blessing shall be upon the head of him who sells it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He that withholds produce in affliction they will send away to his enemies, and blessing will be upon the head of him that sells.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />May he that hoards corn leave it to the nation: but blessing be on the head of him that gives <i>it</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/11-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=2094" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/11.htm">Dishonest Scales</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3816.htm" title="3816: lə·’ō·wm (N-ms) -- People. Or l owm; from an unused root meaning to gather; a community.">The people</a> <a href="/hebrew/6895.htm" title="6895: yiq·qə·ḇu·hū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp:: 3ms) -- To utter a curse against, curse. A primitive root; to scoop out, i.e. to malign or execrate.">will curse</a> <a href="/hebrew/4513.htm" title="4513: mō·nê·a‘ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To withhold, hold back. A primitive root; to debar from benefit or injury.">the hoarder</a> <a href="/hebrew/1250.htm" title="1250: bār (N-ms) -- Grain, corn. Or bar; from barar; grain of any kind; by extens. The open country.">of grain,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1293.htm" title="1293: ū·ḇə·rā·ḵāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- A blessing. From barak; benediction; by implication prosperity.">but blessing</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: lə·rōš (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">will crown</a> <a href="/hebrew/7666.htm" title="7666: maš·bîr (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To buy grain. Denominative from sheber; to deal in grain.">the one who sells it.</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-1.htm">James 5:1-6</a></span><br />Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a></span><br />Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-42.htm">Matthew 5:42</a></span><br />Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6-7</a></span><br />Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a></span><br />In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a></span><br />Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9-10</a></span><br />Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. / Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a></span><br />For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-15.htm">Luke 12:15-21</a></span><br />And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” / Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</a></span><br />If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/24-14.htm">Deuteronomy 24:14-15</a></span><br />Do not oppress a hired hand who is poor and needy, whether he is a brother or a foreigner residing in one of your towns. / You are to pay his wages each day before sunset, because he is poor and depends on them. Otherwise he may cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Isaiah 58:6-10</a></span><br />Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? / Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-9.htm">Leviticus 19:9-10</a></span><br />When you reap the harvest of your land, you are not to reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. / You must not strip your vineyard bare or gather its fallen grapes. Leave them for the poor and the foreigner. I am the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/8-4.htm">Amos 8:4-7</a></span><br />Hear this, you who trample the needy, who do away with the poor of the land, / asking, “When will the New Moon be over, that we may sell grain? When will the Sabbath end, that we may market wheat? Let us reduce the ephah and increase the shekel; let us cheat with dishonest scales. / Let us buy the poor with silver and the needy for a pair of sandals, selling even the chaff with the wheat!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/5-1.htm">Nehemiah 5:1-13</a></span><br />About that time there was a great outcry from the people and their wives against their fellow Jews. / Some were saying, “We and our sons and daughters are numerous. We must get grain in order to eat and stay alive.” / Others were saying, “We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards, and our homes to get grain during the famine.” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He that withholds corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be on the head of him that sells it.</p><p class="hdg">that withholdeth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/amos/8-4.htm">Amos 8:4-6</a></b></br> Hear this, O ye that swallow up the needy, even to make the poor of the land to fail, … </p><p class="hdg">blessing</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/29-13.htm">Job 29:13</a></b></br> The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/psalms/78-24.htm">Corn</a> <a href="/psalms/149-4.htm">Crowns</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-33.htm">Curse</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">Cursed</a> <a href="/numbers/23-8.htm">Execrate</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-5.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-6.htm">Head</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-3.htm">Hoards</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-12.htm">Holds</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-13.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-14.htm">Lets</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-13.htm">Price</a> <a href="/psalms/44-12.htm">Sell</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-9.htm">Selleth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-16.htm">Selling</a> <a href="/ruth/4-3.htm">Sells</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-16.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-10.htm">Willing</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Withholdeth</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-12.htm">Withholding</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Withholds</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/20-21.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/isaiah/17-5.htm">Corn</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-24.htm">Crowns</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-20.htm">Curse</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-14.htm">Cursed</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-24.htm">Execrate</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-4.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-24.htm">Head</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-3.htm">Hoards</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-28.htm">Holds</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-16.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-16.htm">Lets</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-8.htm">Price</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-23.htm">Sell</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-24.htm">Selleth</a> <a href="/amos/8-6.htm">Selling</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-24.htm">Sells</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-19.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-18.htm">Willing</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-26.htm">Withholdeth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-10.htm">Withholding</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-24.htm">Withholds</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/11-1.htm">On Deception</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The people will curse the hoarder of grain</b><br>In ancient agrarian societies, grain was a staple food and a critical resource for survival. Hoarding grain during times of scarcity was seen as an act of selfishness and greed, leading to widespread suffering. The biblical context emphasizes the importance of community welfare and condemns actions that harm others for personal gain. This principle is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/james/5.htm">James 5:1-6</a>, which warns the rich about hoarding wealth at the expense of others. The act of hoarding grain can be seen as a metaphor for withholding any form of good that could benefit others, aligning with the broader biblical theme of generosity and stewardship.<p><b>but blessing will crown the one who sells it</b><br>Selling grain, especially during times of need, is portrayed as an act of righteousness and generosity. In the historical context, selling rather than hoarding grain would ensure that the community had access to necessary resources, promoting social stability and goodwill. This aligns with the biblical principle of loving one's neighbor and providing for those in need, as seen in passages like <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a>. The imagery of a "crown" suggests honor and divine favor, indicating that God blesses those who act justly and selflessly. This can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate provider and sustainer, offering spiritual nourishment to all who seek Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_hoarder.htm">The Hoarder</a></b><br>This person is characterized by selfishness and greed, withholding resources that could benefit others, especially in times of need.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_seller.htm">The Seller</a></b><br>This individual is generous and willing to share resources, thus earning the community's blessing and favor.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people.htm">The People</a></b><br>The community or society that reacts to the actions of the hoarder and the seller, either with curses or blessings.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_marketplace.htm">The Marketplace</a></b><br>While not explicitly mentioned, it is implied as the setting where the exchange of goods, such as grain, takes place.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_famine_or_need.htm">The Event of Famine or Need</a></b><br>The context suggests a time of scarcity when the actions of hoarding or selling grain have significant impacts on the community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_greed.htm">The Dangers of Greed</a></b><br>Hoarding resources can lead to societal disapproval and divine disfavor. Greed isolates individuals from their community and from God's blessings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_blessing_of_generosity.htm">The Blessing of Generosity</a></b><br>Sharing resources, especially in times of need, brings blessings and strengthens community bonds. Generosity reflects God's character and invites His favor.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_and_responsibility.htm">Stewardship and Responsibility</a></b><br>Believers are called to be wise stewards of their resources, using them to serve others and glorify God, rather than for selfish gain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_impact.htm">Community Impact</a></b><br>Our actions, whether hoarding or sharing, have a profound impact on those around us. We are called to consider the needs of others and act in ways that promote communal well-being.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a></b><br>Trusting God to provide allows us to be open-handed with our resources, knowing that He will meet our needs as we meet the needs of others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/ready_for_the_wedding_feast.htm">Does a washed sow return to the mire?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_obedience_ensure_rain.htm">(Leviticus 26:4) How can this chapter's claim that obedience directly guarantees rainfall be reconciled with modern meteorological science?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_proof_an_undeserved_curse_fails.htm">Proverbs 26:2: Is there historical or scientific evidence to support the statement that an undeserved curse has no effect?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_2_cor_9_6_with_generous_hardships.htm">How can Paul's assurance in 2 Corinthians 9:6 that giving generously guarantees abundant reaping be reconciled with real-world examples of generous people who experience hardship?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) <span class= "bld">He that withholdeth corn </span>till it has reached an exorbitant price, "the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it" at a fair price. The truth of this is not affected by the fact that the dealer's selfishness is in the long run beneficial to the community by limiting consumption in consequence of the rise in the price of corn.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He that withholdeth corn.</span> The practice reprehended is not confined to any one time or place. The avaricious have always been found ready to buy corn and other necessary articles of consumption when plentiful, and wait till there was dearth in the market or scarcity in the land, and then sell them at famine prices. Amos sternly reproves this iniquity (<a href="/amos/8-4.htm">Amos 8:4</a>, etc.). It is a sin against justice and charity, and it is said of him who is guilty of it, <span class="cmt_word">the people shall curse him</span> (<a href="/proverbs/24-24.htm">Proverbs 24:24</a>). Such selfishness has often given rise to tumult and bloodshed, and has been punished in a signal manner. The legend of Bishop Hatto shows the popular feeling concerning these Dardanarians, as they were called by Ulpian ('Digest. Justin.,' 47:11.6). Such a one St. Chrysostom ('Hom. in 1 Cor.,' 39) calls "a common enemy of the blessings of the world, and a foe to the liberality of the Lord of the world, and a friend of mammon, or rather his slave." The Septuagint gives a curious rendering: "He who hohleth corn may he leave it for the peoples!" <span class="accented">i.e.</span> may neither he nor his heirs be benefited by his store, but may it be distributed among others far and near! <span class="cmt_word">That selleth it;</span> literally, <span class="accented">that breaketh it</span>, as it is said of Joseph when he sold corn to the Egyptians (<a href="/genesis/41-56.htm">Genesis 41:56</a>; <a href="/genesis/42-6.htm">Genesis 42:6</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/11-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The people</span><br /><span class="heb">לְא֑וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’ō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3816.htm">Strong's 3816: </a> </span><span class="str2">A community</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will curse</span><br /><span class="heb">יִקְּבֻ֣הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yiq·qə·ḇu·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5344.htm">Strong's 5344: </a> </span><span class="str2">To puncture</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the hoarder</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹ֣נֵֽעַ</span> <span class="translit">(mō·nê·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4513.htm">Strong's 4513: </a> </span><span class="str2">To debar, from benefit, injury</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of grain,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֭ר</span> <span class="translit">(bār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1250.htm">Strong's 1250: </a> </span><span class="str2">Grain, the open country</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but blessing</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝בְרָכָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·rā·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1293.htm">Strong's 1293: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benediction, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will crown</span><br /><span class="heb">לְרֹ֣אשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·rōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the one who sells it.</span><br /><span class="heb">מַשְׁבִּֽיר׃</span> <span class="translit">(maš·bîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7666.htm">Strong's 7666: </a> </span><span class="str2">To deal in grain</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/11-26.htm">Proverbs 11:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/11-26.htm">Proverbs 11:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/11-26.htm">Proverbs 11:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/11-26.htm">Proverbs 11:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/11-26.htm">Proverbs 11:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/11-26.htm">Proverbs 11:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/11-26.htm">Proverbs 11:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/11-26.htm">Proverbs 11:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/11-26.htm">Proverbs 11:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/11-26.htm">Proverbs 11:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/11-26.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 11:26 People curse someone who withholds grain (Prov. 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