23 The desire of the righteous is only good,
But the (A)expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24 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.
25 A [a](B)generous person will be [b]prosperous,
And one who (C)gives others plenty of water will himself be given plenty.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 11:25 Lit soul of blessing
  2. Proverbs 11:25 Lit made fat

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