OLD TESTAMENT

Proverbs 11:24

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There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.

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Verse 24. Others. Moderation is always requisite. Hebrew “there is one withholding from rectitude, yet for a defect,” (Mont.) being too saving, he is a loser. Bible.—Avarice does not always increase riches. Calmet.

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