New King James Version
Proverbs 21:26
26He covets greedily all day long, But the righteous gives and does not spare.
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 Living Translation (NLT)Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give!
Context of Proverbs 21:26
24A proud and haughty man— “Scoffer” is his name; He acts with arrogant pride. 25The desire of the lazy man kills him, For his hands refuse to labor. He covets greedily all day long, But the righteous gives and does not spare. 27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more when he brings it with wicked intent! 28A false witness shall perish, But the man who hears him will speak endlessly.
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 20:33I have coveted no one’s silver or gold or apparel.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:5For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak for covetousness—God is witness.
- Psalms 37:26He is ever merciful, and lends; And his descendants are blessed.
- Psalms 112:9He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted with honor.
- Luke 6:30Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your goods do not ask them back.
- Acts 20:35I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
- 2 Corinthians 8:7But as you abound in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us—see that you abound in this grace also.
- 2 Corinthians 9:9As it is written: “He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures 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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