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


In Context

23 He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from distress.

24 The proud and the arrogant is called ignorant, who in anger worketh pride.

25 Desires kill the slothful: for his hands have refused to work at all.

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

27 The sacrifices of the wicked are abominable, because they are offered of wickedness.

28 A lying witness shall perish: an obedient man shall speak of victory.

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 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 Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:26He coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth 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.