Proverbs 21:26
“Hee coueteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giueth and spareth not.”
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Proverbs 21:26 Context
24Proud and haughtie scorner, is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. 25The desire of the slouthfull killeth him: for his hands refuse to labour. 26Hee coueteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giueth and spareth not. 27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked minde? 28A false witnesse shall perish: but the man that heareth, speaketh constantly.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 21:26
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
- King James Version
All day long he is craving, While the righteous gives and does not hold back.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
- American Standard Version (1901)
All the day the sinner goes after his desire: but the upright man gives freely, keeping nothing back.
- Basic English Bible
He coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
- Darby Bible
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
- Webster's Bible
There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don't withhold.
- World English Bible
All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
- Youngs Literal Bible
There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 21:26
21:26 Coveteth - Spends his whole time in vain and lazy desires. Giveth - By God's blessing upon his industry he procures enough, not only for his own support, but for the relief of others.