Proverbs 11:27

He that devises good counsels seeks good favor: 1 But as for him that seeks after evil, evil shall overtake him. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

In Context

26May he that hoards corn leave it to the nation: 1 But blessing be on the head of him that gives it. 1

28He that trusts in wealth shall fall; 1 But he that helps righteous men shall rise. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 9:15That I may declare all thy praises 1 In the gates of the daughter of Zion: 1 I will exult in thy salvation. 1

Psalms 57:6Which will not hear the voice of charmers, 1 Nor heed the charm prepared skillfully by the wise. 1

Proverbs 22:9a He that gives liberally secures victory and honor; 1 But he takes away the life of them that possess them. 1

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:27

26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. See here, 1. What use we are to make of the gifts of God's bounty; we must not hoard them up merely for our own advantage, that we may be enriched by them, but we must bring them forth for the benefit of others, that they may be supported and maintained by them. It is a sin, when corn is dear and scarce, to withhold it, in hopes that it will still grow dearer, so to keep up and advance the market,… Read the whole commentary →

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