Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. New Living Translation Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything. English Standard Version One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Berean Standard Bible One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. King James Bible There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. New King James Version There is one who scatters, yet increases more; And there is one who withholds more than is right, But it leads to poverty. New American Standard Bible There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more, And there is one who withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in poverty. NASB 1995 There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more, And there is one who withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in want. NASB 1977 There is one who scatters, yet increases all the more, And there is one who withholds what is justly due, but it results only in want. Legacy Standard Bible There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more, And there is one who holds back what is rightly due, and yet results only in want. Amplified Bible There is the one who [generously] scatters [abroad], and yet increases all the more; And there is the one who withholds what is justly due, but it results only in want and poverty. Christian Standard Bible One person gives freely, yet gains more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. Holman Christian Standard Bible One person gives freely, yet gains more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. American Standard Version There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want. Contemporary English Version Sometimes you can become rich by being generous or poor by being greedy. English Revised Version There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want. GOD'S WORD® Translation One person spends freely and yet grows richer, while another holds back what he owes and yet grows poorer. Good News Translation Some people spend their money freely and still grow richer. Others are cautious, and yet grow poorer. International Standard Version Those who give freely gain even more; others hold back what they owe, becoming even poorer. Majority Standard Bible One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. NET Bible One person is generous and yet grows more wealthy, but another withholds more than he should and comes to poverty. New Heart English Bible There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty. Webster's Bible Translation There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. World English Bible There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThere is [one] who is scattering, and yet is increased, "" And [one] who is keeping back from uprightness, only to want. Young's Literal Translation There is who is scattering, and yet is increased, And who is keeping back from uprightness, only to want. Smith's Literal Translation There is scattering and yet adding; and the withholding more than right, only to want. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSome distribute their own goods, and grow richer: others take away what is not their own, and are always in want. Catholic Public Domain Version Some distribute their own goods, and they become wealthier. Others seize what is not their own, and they are always in need. New American Bible One person is lavish yet grows still richer; another is too sparing, yet is the poorer. New Revised Standard Version Some give freely, yet grow all the richer; others withhold what is due, and only suffer want. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThere is he who scatters his own seed abroad, and yet brings in plenty; and there is he who gathers that which is not his, and yet has less. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated There is one that distributes seed and brings in much, and there is one who does not gather his own and has little. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want. Brenton Septuagint Translation There are some who scatter their own, and make it more: and there are some also who gather, yet have less. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Dishonest Scales…23The desire of the righteous leads only to good, but the hope of the wicked brings wrath. 24 One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. 25A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.… Cross References 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Malachi 3:10 Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. Matthew 6:19-21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Galatians 6:7-9 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. / Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again. / Divide your portion among seven, or even eight, for you do not know what disaster may befall the land. Acts 20:35 In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. Psalm 112:9 He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor. 2 Corinthians 8:12-15 For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. / It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality. / At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality. ... Matthew 19:21 Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” Deuteronomy 15:10 Give generously to him, and do not let your heart be grieved when you do so. And because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything to which you put your hand. Philippians 4:17-19 Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. / I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. / And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Isaiah 32:8 But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes. Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. Treasury of Scripture There is that scatters, and yet increases; and there is that withholds more than is meet, but it tends to poverty. that scattereth Proverbs 11:18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. Proverbs 19:17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. Proverbs 28:8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. but Haggai 1:6,9-11 Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages to put it into a bag with holes… Haggai 2:16-19 Since those days were, when one came to an heap of twenty measures, there were but ten: when one came to the pressfat for to draw out fifty vessels out of the press, there were but twenty… Jump to Previous Appropriate Due Freely Gains Gives Grows Increased Increases Increaseth Justly Keeping Meet Need Poverty Results Richer Right Scattereth Scattering Scatters Suffers Tendeth Unduly Want Wealth Withholdeth WithholdsJump to Next Appropriate Due Freely Gains Gives Grows Increased Increases Increaseth Justly Keeping Meet Need Poverty Results Richer Right Scattereth Scattering Scatters Suffers Tendeth Unduly Want Wealth Withholdeth WithholdsProverbs 11 1. On DeceptionOne gives freely, yet gains even more; This phrase highlights the paradox of generosity in God's economy. The principle of sowing and reaping is evident here, where giving leads to greater blessings. This concept is echoed in Luke 6:38, where Jesus teaches that giving will result in receiving a good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over. The cultural context of ancient Israel valued community and mutual support, and this principle would have been understood as a divine promise of provision. The act of giving freely reflects God's own nature, as seen in John 3:16, where God gave His only Son. This phrase also connects to the idea of spiritual wealth, where the giver gains not just materially but also in spiritual richness and favor with God. another withholds what is right, only to become poor. Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His insights into human behavior and divine principles are reflected in this verse. 2. Ancient Israel The cultural and historical context of Proverbs is rooted in ancient Israel, where wisdom literature was a key component of teaching and moral instruction. 3. The Generous Giver This person represents those who give freely and generously, trusting in God's provision and experiencing abundance as a result. 4. The Withholder This person symbolizes those who are stingy or selfish, withholding what is rightfully due, and consequently facing poverty or lack. 5. Divine Economy The principle that God's ways of rewarding and providing often defy human logic, emphasizing spiritual and moral laws over materialistic calculations. Teaching Points The Paradox of GenerosityGod's economy operates on principles that often seem paradoxical to human understanding. Giving freely can lead to greater gain, while withholding can result in loss. Trust in God's Provision Believers are encouraged to trust in God's provision, understanding that He rewards those who give with a pure heart and faith in His promises. The Heart of Giving True generosity stems from a heart aligned with God's will, seeking to bless others rather than hoard resources for oneself. Consequences of Withholding Withholding what is right, whether it be resources, time, or love, can lead to spiritual and material poverty, as it reflects a lack of trust in God's sufficiency. Living Generously Christians are called to live generously, reflecting God's character and trusting that He will meet all their needs according to His riches in glory.(24) There is that scattereth--i.e., with bounteous hand (comp. Psalm 112:9), "and yet increaseth" in wealth and blessings (comp. Proverbs 19:17, and the old epitaph, "What we spent, we had; what we saved, we lost; what we gave, we have.")Verse 24. - There is that scattereth; that giveth liberally, as Psalm 112:99, "He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy." And yet increaseth; becomes only the richer in wealth and more blessed by God (comp. Proverbs 19:17). Nutt quotes the old epitaph, "What we spent, we had; what we saved, we lost; what we gave, we have." Experience proves that no one ultimately loses who gives the tithe of his income to God (see on Proverbs 28:27). There is that withholdeth more than is meet; i.e. is stingy where he ought to be liberal. But the expression is best taken as in the margin of the Revised Version, "that withholdeth what is justly due," either as a debt or as a proper act of generosity becoming one who desires to please God and to do his duty. But it tendeth to poverty. That which is thus withheld is no real benefit to him. it only inure, sos his want. Septuagint and Vulgate, "There are who, sewing what is their own, make the more; and there are who, gathering what is another's, suffer loss." Dionysius Cato, 'Distich. de Mor.,' 54:4, 1 - "Despice divitias, si vis animo esse beatus, Hebrew One gives freely,מְ֭פַזֵּר (mə·p̄az·zêr) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6340: To scatter yet gains וְנוֹסָ֥ף (wə·nō·w·sāp̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3254: To add, augment even more; ע֑וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more another withholds וְחוֹשֵׂ֥ךְ (wə·ḥō·w·śêḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 2820: To restrain, refrain, to refuse, spare, preserve, to observe what is right, מִ֝יֹּ֗שֶׁר (mî·yō·šer) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3476: Straightness, uprightness only אַךְ־ (’aḵ-) Adverb Strong's 389: A particle of affirmation, surely to become poor. לְמַחְסֽוֹר׃ (lə·maḥ·sō·wr) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4270: A need, thing needed, poverty Links Proverbs 11:24 NIVProverbs 11:24 NLT Proverbs 11:24 ESV Proverbs 11:24 NASB Proverbs 11:24 KJV Proverbs 11:24 BibleApps.com Proverbs 11:24 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 11:24 Chinese Bible Proverbs 11:24 French Bible Proverbs 11:24 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 11:24 There is one who scatters and increases (Prov. 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