25 The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped.

26 Curses on those who drive a hard bargain! Blessings on all who play fair and square!

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:25-26

Commentary on Proverbs 11:25

(Read Proverbs 11:25)

Both in temporal and spiritual things, God commonly deals with his people according to the measure by which they deal with their brethren.

Commentary on Proverbs 11:26

(Read Proverbs 11:26)

We must not hoard up the gifts of God's bounty, merely for our own advantage.