Bible in Basic English
"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."
— Proverbs 11:26, Bible in Basic English
“He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.”
“He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. ”
“People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.”
“People will curse the one who withholds grain, but they will praise the one who sells it.”
“He that hideth up corn, shall be cursed among the people: but a blessing upon the head of them that sell.”
“He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.”
The desire of the upright man is only for good, but wrath is waiting for the evil-doer.
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.
He who gives blessing will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed.
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.
He who, with all his heart, goes after what is good is searching for grace; but he who is looking for trouble will get it.
He who puts his faith in wealth will come to nothing; but the upright man will be full of growth like the green leaf.
The troubler of his house will have the wind for his heritage, and the foolish will be servant to the wise-hearted.