26He coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not.


In Context

23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

24 Proud, arrogant, scorner is his name who dealeth in proud wrath.

25 The desire of the sluggard killeth him; for his hands refuse to work:

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 they bring it with a wicked purpose!

28 A lying witness shall perish; and a man that heareth shall speak constantly.

Proverbs 21:26 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

21:26He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

21:26All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

21:26He longeth and desireth all the day : but he that is just, will give, and will not cease.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

21:26There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

21:26There is that coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:26He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:26There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don't withhold.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

21:26All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

21:26He covets greedily all the day long: but the righteous gives and spares not.