Proverbs 21:26
All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.
In context
23 Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble. 24 “Scoffer” is the name of the arrogant, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride.
25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor. 26 All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back. 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent. 28 A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure.
29 A wicked man puts on a bold face, but the upright gives thought to his ways.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 21:26 in the KJV
He coveteth greedily all the day long: But the righteous giveth and spareth not.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 21:26 in the NIV
All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing.