Proverbs 21:26
He coveteth greedily all the day long: But the righteous giveth and spareth not.
In context
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles. 24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, Who dealeth in proud wrath.
25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; For his hands refuse to labour. 26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: But the righteous giveth and spareth not. 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? 28 A false witness shall perish: But the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: But as for the upright, he directeth his way.
Compare in other versions
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 21:26 in the NIV
All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 21:26 in the ESV
All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.