Proverbs 21:26
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.”
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“All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.”
King James Version · Public Domain“There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 21:26 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 37:26They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing.
- Psalms 112:9He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
- Matthew 5:42Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
- Luke 6:30Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not demand it back.
- Acts 20:33I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.
- 2 Corinthians 8:7But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
- 2 Corinthians 9:9As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”
- Ephesians 4:28He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:5As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!
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