Proverbs 21:26
King James Version (KJV)
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
In context
24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
Proverbs 21:26 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
- WEB World English Bible
- There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.
- ASV American Standard Version
- There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.