Proverbs 21:26
Some people only want more and more all the time, but the good give generously.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
In Context
25Slackers die hungry because they refuse to work.
Cross References
Psalms 37:26They are always kind, and generous with their loans; their children are a blessing.
Matthew 5:42Give to those who ask you, and don't turn away those who want to borrow from you.
Acts 20:33I never had any desire for anyone's silver or gold or clothing.
2 Corinthians 9:9As Scripture says, “He gives generously to the poor; his generosity is everlasting.”
1 Thessalonians 2:5As you know, we've never used flattering words. Nor were we covering up some greedy, selfish attitude—as 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 →