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There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
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Verse 24 is found in chapter 11 of Proverbs. The image of a beautiful woman without discretion compares outward beauty without prudence to a jewel placed in an inappropriate setting. Then contrasts appear between generosity and selfish withholding, between those who seek good and those who seek evil. The chapter concludes by affirming that righteousness produces fruit and that even the righteous receive correction; wisdom recognizes moral responsibility without turning it into a promise of freedom from difficulties.
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Compare Proverbs 11:24 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Einer teilt aus und hat immer mehr; ein anderer kargt, da er nicht soll, und wird doch ärmer.
Español · RVR1909 Hay quienes reparten, y les es añadido más: Y hay quienes son escasos más de lo que es justo, mas vienen a pobreza.
Español · NTBT Hay quien reparte y recibe aún más, y hay quien retiene más de lo justo y acaba en la escasez.
Français · LSG Tel, qui donne libéralement, devient plus riche; Et tel, qui épargne à l'excès, ne fait que s'appauvrir.
Italiano · DIO1885 Vi è tale che spande, e pur vie più diventa ricco; E tale che risparmia oltre al diritto, e pur ne diventa sempre più povero
Português · ARC Ao que distribui mais se lhe acrescenta, e ao que retém mais do que é justo, é para a sua perda.
中文 · RCUV 有施捨的，錢財增添； 吝惜過度，反致窮乏。
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