Proverbs 21:26

New International Reader's Version

All day long they hunger for more. But godly people give without holding back.

Cross References

2 Samuel 17:29

They brought honey, butter, sheep, and cheese that was made from cows’ milk. They brought all that food for David and his people to eat. They said, “These people have become tired. They’ve become hungry and thirsty in the desert.”

Psalm 112:5

Good things will come to those who are willing to lend freely. Good things will come to those who are fair in everything they do.

Psalm 112:9

They have spread their gifts around to poor people. Their good works continue forever. They will be powerful and honored.

Psalm 37:26

The godly are always giving and lending freely. Their children will be a blessing.

Matthew 5:42

Give to the one who asks you for something. Don’t turn away from the one who wants to borrow something from you.

Ephesians 4:28

Anyone who has been stealing must never steal again. Instead, they must work. They must do something useful with their own hands. Then they will have something to give to people in need.