Proverbs 21:26 - Revised Standard Version

All day long the wicked covets, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

He coveteth greedily all the day long: But the righteous giveth and spareth not.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

He covets greedily all the day long, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous gives and does not withhold. [II Cor. 9:6-10.]

American Standard Version (1901)

There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

Common English Bible

The lazy desire things constantly, but the righteous give without holding back.

Catholic Public Domain Version

He covets and desires all day long. But whoever is just shall distribute and shall not cease.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

He longeth and desireth all the day: but he that is just, will give, and will not cease.

Proverbs 21:26 Cross References

2 Samuel 17:29

honey and curds and sheep and cheese from the herd, for David and the people with him to eat; for they said, “The people are hungry and weary and thirsty in the wilderness.”

Psalm 112:5

It is well with the man who deals generously and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice.

Psalm 112:9

He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever; his horn is exalted in honor.

Psalm 37:26

He is ever giving liberally and lending, and his children become a blessing.

Matthew 5:42

Give to him who begs from you, and do not refuse him who would borrow from you.

Ephesians 4:28

Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his hands, so that he may be able to give to those in need.