Proverbs 11:24 meaning and explanation

One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.

Proverbs 11:24, Berean Standard Bible

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This proverb is a saying from Israel's wisdom tradition, speaking generally about generosity and its fruit. The first line describes a person who gives freely, literally "scatters," letting resources go without anxious grip; such a person ends up with more.

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