Proverbs 11:24-26
“There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains only poverty. The liberal soul shall be made rich. He who waters will be watered himself. He who withholds grain, the people will curse him; but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.”
The book of Proverbs is a collection of wisdom sayings, likely compiled over centuries, offering practical advice for living a good life in ancient Israel. This section contrasts different approaches to generosity and self-interest, showing how they lead to different outcomes for individuals and communities.
What systems or practices in our modern economy might encourage 'withholding more than is appropriate' and what consequences do those practices create?