Proverbs 11:24
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
In other versions
There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but `it tendeth' only to want.
ASV
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.
BBE
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is right, but [it tendeth] only to want.
DBY
There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.
WEB
There is who is scattering, and yet is increased, And who is keeping back from uprightness, only to want.
YLT
There is that scatters, and yet increases; and there is that withholds more than is meet, but it tends to poverty.
ENG
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
WBT
One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
BSB
In context
22As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
23The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
25The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
26He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.