^{24 Ref} There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but `it tendeth' only to want.

^{25 Ref} The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

^{26 Ref} He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

^{24 Ref} There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.

^{25 Ref} The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.

^{26 Ref} People curse someone who withholds grain, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.