Verse Comparison: Proverbs 11:26
American Standard Version
He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
Amplified® Bible
The people curse him who holds back grain [when the public needs it], but a blessing [from God and man] is upon the head of him who sells it.
Contemporary English Version
Charge too much for grain, and you will be cursed; sell it at a fair price, and you will be praised.
Darby English Version
He that withholdeth corn, the people curse him; but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
Good News Bible
People curse someone who hoards grain, waiting for a higher price, but they praise the one who puts it up for sale.
King James Version
He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
New American Standard Bible
He who withholds grain, the people will curse him, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells {it.}
New International Version
People curse the man who hoards grain,
but blessing crowns him who is willing to sell.
New King James Version
The people will curse him who withholds grain,
But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who withholds grain, the people will curse him, But God bestows blessings on the head of him who sells it.
Revised Standard Version
The people curse him who holds back grain, but a blessing is on the head of him who sells it.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is withholding corn, the people execrate him, And a blessing `is' for the head of him who is selling.
