Proverbs 21:26
There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
World English Bible British
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 kills him, for his hands refuse to labour.
27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!
Cross References
Psalms 37:26All day long he deals graciously, and lends. His offspring is blessed.
Matthew 5:42Give to him who asks you, and don’t turn away him who desires to borrow from you.
Acts 20:33I coveted no one’s silver, gold, or clothing.
2 Corinthians 9:9As it is written, “He has scattered abroad. He has given to the poor. His righteousness remains forever.”
1 Thessalonians 2:5For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you 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 →