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# There is one who scatters—he will accumulate even more
This is a metaphor for a person who becomes more wealthy by being generous. Alternate translation: "Some people give freely to others and yet become more wealthy" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# one who scatters
You may need to make explicit that the person scatters seeds for crops to grow. Alternate translation: "one who scatters much seed" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# will accumulate even more
"will gain even more"
# withholds what he should give
This refers to a person who thinks that he can become rich by refusing to be generous.