Proverbs 11:26 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 11:26 MSG (The Message)
Curses on those who drive a hard bargain! Blessings on all who play fair and square!
Proverbs 11:26 KJV (King James Version)
He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
Proverbs 11:26 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
He who withholds grain, the people will curse him, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
Proverbs 11:26 NCV (New Century Version)
People curse those who keep all the grain, but they bless the one who is willing to sell it.
Proverbs 11:26 ASV (American Standard Version)
He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
Proverbs 11:26 NIV (New International Version)
People curse the one who hoards grain, but they pray God’s blessing on the one who is willing to sell.
Proverbs 11:26 NKJV (New King James Version)
The people will curse him who withholds grain, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
Proverbs 11:26 AMP (Amplified Bible)
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.
Proverbs 11:26 NLT (New Living Translation)
People curse those who hoard their grain, but they bless the one who sells in time of need.
Proverbs 11:26 TPT (The Passion Translation)
People will curse the businessman with no ethics, but the one with a social conscience receives praise from all.
Proverbs 11:26 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
The people curse him who holds back grain, but a blessing is on the head of him who sells it.