Proverbs 21:26

Modern English Version

He covets greedily all day long, but the righteous gives and does not spare.

Cross References

2 Samuel 17:29

honey, curds, sheep, and cheese from the livestock for David and the people who were with him to eat and use. For they said, “The people are hungry, exhausted, and thirsting in the wilderness.”

Psalm 112:5

It is well with the man who is gracious and lends; he will guide his affairs with justice.

Psalm 112:9

He has given freely; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be exalted with honor.

Psalm 37:26

The righteous is ever generous and lends, and his descendants become a blessing.

Matthew 5:42

Give to him who asks you, and from him who would borrow from you do not turn away.

Ephesians 4:28

Let him who steals steal no more. Instead, let him labor, working with his hands things which are good, that he may have something to share with him who is in need.