Proverbs 21:26

26 All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing.

Proverbs 21:26 in Other Translations

KJV
26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
ESV
26 All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.
NLT
26 Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give!
MSG
26 Sinners are always wanting what they don't have; the God-loyal are always giving what they do have.
CSB
26 He is filled with craving all day long, but the righteous give and don't hold back.

Proverbs 21:26 In-Context

24 The proud and arrogant person—“Mocker” is his name— behaves with insolent fury.
25 The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work.
26 All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with evil intent!
28 A false witness will perish, but a careful listener will testify successfully.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S 2 Samuel 17:27
  • 2. S Leviticus 25:35; Psalms 37:26; Matthew 5:42; Ephesians 4:28
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