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Proverbs 21:26

He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
Proverbs 21:26 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • All the day the sinner goes after his desire: but the upright man gives freely, keeping nothing back.

    BBE

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

    DBY

  • There are those who covet greedily all the day long; But the righteous give and don't withhold.

    WEB

  • All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

    YLT

  • He covers greedily all the day long: but the righteous gives and spares not.

    ENG

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

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

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

25The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

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

27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

28A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

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