Proverbs 21:26

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 21:26

BSB
All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.
AKJV
He covets greedily all the day long: but the righteous gives and spares not.
CPDV
He covets and desires all day long. But whoever is just shall distribute and shall not cease.
ERV
There is that coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
NHEB
There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and do not withhold.
SMT
He longed a longing all the day: and the just one shall give and not keep back.

Commentary for Proverbs 21:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 21:26
Summary
Selfish person constantly desires while generous person shares freely
Event
Comparing selfish and generous behaviors
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom