Proverbs 21:26

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

All the day he has desired his desire and the righteous one gives and does not withhold.

Latin

Tota die concupiscit et desiderat; qui autem justus est, tribuet, et non cessabit.

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Hebrew

English

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

Notes

Proverbs 21:26

Generosity is a trait of the godly, while stinginess is a trait of fools (Proverbs 29:7, 14). Interestingly, the more you give, the more you receive (Proverbs 11:24).

Related verses

Psalm 37:26
They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing.
Psalm 112:9
He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
Acts 20:33–35
I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.
Ephesians 4:28
He 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.
Matthew 5:42
Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
Luke 6:30–36
Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not demand it back.
1 Thessalonians 2:5–9
As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!
2 Corinthians 8:7–9
But 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 9:9–14
As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”

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