Proverbs 11:26 meaning and explanation

The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.

Proverbs 11:26, Berean Standard Bible

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This proverb is one of many sayings in Proverbs 11 that contrast generosity with selfishness. In an agricultural society, grain was the staple of life, and holding it back to drive up the price could leave neighbors hungry.

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