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

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

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

^{24 Ref} There is who is scattering, and yet is increased, And who is keeping back from uprightness, only to want.

^{25 Ref} A liberal soul is made fat, And whoso is watering, he also is watered.

^{26 Ref} Whoso is withholding corn, the people execrate him, And a blessing `is' for the head of him who is selling.

^{24 Ref} A man may give freely, and still his wealth will be increased; and another may keep back more than is right, but only comes to be in need.

^{25 Ref} He who gives blessing will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed.

^{26 Ref} He who keeps back grain will be cursed by the people; but a blessing will be on the head of him who lets them have it for a price.