Proverbs 11:26 NIV

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 11:26

"He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it."The background of this proverb appears to be a situation in which evil men monopolized the supply of grain, withholding it from the market to increase the price. Similar evil practices are mentioned in Amos 8:4-6. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 11:26

Proverbs 11:26. He that withholdeth corn— The truth of this is experienced in all times of scarcity. They who have the hardness of heart to withhold their corn at such seasons, are accursed of God and men. The justice of God fails not to display itself upon those who are insensible to the miseries of the public, and who are not afraid to bring upon themselves the hatred and curses of the people. The Latins have a proverb parallel to this of Solomon. Qui flagellat annonam, Dardanarius. See Amo... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 11:26

26. Another example of the truth of Proverbs 11:23; the miser loses reputation, though he saves corn. selleth it—that is, at a fair price. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 11:16-31

4. Wise investments 11:16-31 read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:1-31

1. False weights were exceedingly common (Proverbs 16:11; Proverbs 20:10; Amos 8:5). 6. Transgressors] RV ’they that deal treacherously.’10. The shouting expresses exultation. 12. Disparaging remarks concerning neighbours are foolish.14. For counsel read ’statesmanship.’16. A woman of gracious disposition and manners obtains honour. 18. Worketh a deceitful work] RV ’earneth deceitful wages,’ fairy gold, apples of Sodom.21. Hands were struck in confirmation of a bargain. Hence the meaning here... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 11:26

(26) He that withholdeth corn till it has reached an exorbitant price, “the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it” at a fair price. The truth of this is not affected by the fact that the dealer’s selfishness is in the long run beneficial to the community by limiting consumption in consequence of the rise in the price of corn. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Proverbs 11:1-31

The Christian's Highest Reward Proverbs 11:31 I. I understand the emphatic words to be, 'in the earth'. There never had been any doubt about the final reward of the righteous; but there were evidently some who were beginning to say: 'It must be reserved for another world; this earth of ours is indifferent to moral distinctions'. The writer of this proverb cries, 'No; my reward will be here'. I do not think he meant that it must come in his present life. Remember, the Jew held that he was to... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-31

CHAPTER 12GOODNESS"The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them." Proverbs 11:6"An unjust man is the abomination of the righteous, and he who goes right in his way is the abomination of the wicked."- Proverbs 29:27THE book of Proverbs abounds with sayings which have the sound of truisms, sayings which repeat, with innumerable variations and shades of coloring, that wickedness is an evil, hateful to God and to men, and that righteousness is a blessing not only to the righteous themselves,... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Proverbs 11:1-31

CHAPTER 11 The Contrast Continued The continued contrast in this chapter between the righteous and the wicked contains many precious gems, sweet to faith and wholesome for instruction. In the second verse there is a warning as to pride. Pride and shame are vitally linked together, as is lowliness and wisdom. Lowliness therefore is true wisdom. A Rabbinical comment on this passage says, “Lowly souls are filled with wisdom as the lowly places are filled with water.” Again riches are mentioned.... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 11:26

11:26 He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him: but blessing [shall be] upon the head of him that {p} selleth [it].(p) That provides for the use of them who are in need. read more