26 (A)The people curse him who holds back grain,
    but (B)a blessing is on the head of him who (C)sells it.
27 Whoever diligently seeks good seeks favor,[a]
    but evil comes to (D)him who searches for it.
28 Whoever (E)trusts in his riches will fall,
    but the righteous will (F)flourish like a green leaf.
29 Whoever (G)troubles his own household will (H)inherit the wind,
    and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 11:27 Or acceptance

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