Proverbs 21:26

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 21:26 in other translations

There are those who covet greedily all day long;
but the righteous give and don’t withhold.

Proverbs 21:26 · World English Bible

Proverbs 21:26 in context

  1. 24The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name; He worketh in the arrogance of pride.
  2. 25The desire of the sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor.
  3. 26There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
  4. 27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind!
  5. 28A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.