Bible verse

Proverbs 21:26

All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.

Proverbs 21:26 · BSB

Proverbs 21:26 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 21.

22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.

23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.

24 Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride.

25 The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.

26 All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—how much more so when brought with ill intent!

28 A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.

29 A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright man makes his way sure.

30 There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.

Read all of Proverbs 21

Proverbs 21:26 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

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

ERV

There is that coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

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