Proverbs 21:26
All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
In Context
25The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.
27The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with ill intent!
Cross References
Psalms 37:26They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing.
Matthew 5:42Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
Acts 20:33I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.
2 Corinthians 9:9As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”
1 Thessalonians 2:5As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:26-27
25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. 26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. Here we have, 1. The miseries of the slothful, whose hands refuse to labour in an honest calling, by which they might get an honest livelihood. They are as fit for labour as other men, and business offers itself, to which they might lay their hands and apply their minds, but they will not; herein they fondly think they do well for themselves, see ch. xxvi.… Read the whole commentary →