24. Is… scattereth Distributes liberally of its substance. Increaseth Addition is continually made to its wealth. Is meet Is right, proper, fitting. It tendeth to poverty Literally, but for lack; that is, this lack is the result of undue parsimony; sometimes the natural result, sometimes providential, or both. Compare Proverbs 13:7; Psalms 112:9; 2 Corinthians 9:1; Galatians 6:8; Matthew 13:12. read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:24
24. Is… scattereth Distributes liberally of its substance. Increaseth Addition is continually made to its wealth. Is meet Is right, proper, fitting. It tendeth to poverty Literally, but for lack; that is, this lack is the result of undue parsimony; sometimes the natural result, sometimes providential, or both. Compare Proverbs 13:7; Psalms 112:9; 2 Corinthians 9:1; Galatians 6:8; Matthew 13:12. read more