Proverbs 21:26
The covetous man coveteth all the day long; But the righteous man giveth, and doth not withhold.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
In Context
25The desire of the sluggard will destroy him; For his hands refuse to labor.
Cross References
Psalms 37:26He is ever merciful and lendeth, And his offspring shall be blessed.
Matthew 5:42Give to him that asketh of thee; and from him that would borrow of thee, turn not away.
Acts 20:33I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.
2 Corinthians 9:9as it is written: “He dispersed abroad, he gave to the poor; his righteousness remaineth for ever.”
1 Thessalonians 2:5For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is 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 →