God’s Word Translation
Proverbs 21:26
26All day long he feels greedy, but a righteous person gives and does not hold back.
Proverbs 21:26 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
- New International Version (NIV)All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing.
- English Standard Version (ESV)All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He covets greedily all day long, But the righteous gives and does not spare.
Context of Proverbs 21:26
24An arrogant, conceited person is called a mocker. His arrogance knows no limits. 25The desire of a lazy person will kill him because his hands refuse to work. All day long he feels greedy, but a righteous person gives and does not hold back. 27The sacrifice of wicked people is disgusting, especially if they bring it with evil intent. 28A lying witness will die, but a person who listens to advice will continue to speak.
Read all of Proverbs 21Proverbs 21:26 word by word
כָּל־הַ֭יּוֹם הִתְאַוָּ֣ה תַאֲוָ֑ה וְצַדִּ֥יק יִ֝תֵּ֗ן וְלֹ֣א יַחְשֹֽׂךְ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 21:26
- Acts 20:33“I never wanted anyone’s silver, gold, or clothes.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:5As you know, we never used flattery or schemes to make money. God is our witness!
- Psalms 37:26He is always generous and lends freely. His descendants are a blessing.
- Psalms 112:9He gives freely to poor people. His righteousness continues forever. His head is raised in honor.
- Luke 6:30Give to everyone who asks you for something. If someone takes what is yours, don’t insist on getting it back.
- Acts 20:35I have given you an example that by working hard like this we should help the weak. We should remember the words that the Lord Jesus said, ‘Giving gifts is more satisfying than receiving them.’ ”
- 2 Corinthians 8:7Indeed, the more your faith, your ability to speak, your knowledge, your dedication, and your love for us increase, the more we want you to participate in this work of God’s kindness.
- 2 Corinthians 9:9Scripture says, “The person with God’s approval gives freely to the poor. The things he does with God’s approval continue forever.”
Commentaries on Proverbs 21:26
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 26All the day long - Better, every day. The wish of the slothful man passes into restless, covetous, dissatisfied desire; the righteous, free from that desire, gives without grudging.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 25-26Verses 25-26 Here is the misery of the slothful; their hands refuse to labour in an honest calling, by which they might get an honest livelihood; yet their hearts cease not to covet riches, pleasures, and honours, which cannot be obtained without labour. But the righteous and industrious have their desires satisfied.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 26Generosity 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).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2626. The sin of covetousness marks the sluggard, as the virtue of benevolence the righteous.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 21
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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