Proverbs 21:26

Bible in Basic English 1965

All the day the sinner goes after his desire: but the upright man gives freely, keeping nothing back.

Cross References

2 Samuel 17:29

And honey and butter and sheep and milk-cheeses, for David and his people: for they said, This people is in the waste land, needing food and drink and rest.

Psalm 112:5

All is well for the man who is kind and gives freely to others; he will make good his cause when he is judged.

Psalm 112:9

He has given with open hands to the poor; his righteousness is for ever; his horn will be lifted up with honour.

Psalm 37:26

All the day he is ready to have mercy and to give; his children are a blessing.

Matthew 5:42

Give to him who comes with a request, and keep not your property from him who would for a time make use of it.

Ephesians 4:28

Let him who was a thief be so no longer, but let him do good work with his hands, so that he may have something to give to him who is in need.