Proverbs 21:26
He covers greedily all the day long: but the righteous gives and spares not.
Updated King James Version
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 slothful kills him; for his hands refuse to labour.
27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind?
Cross References
Psalms 37:26He is ever merciful, and lends; and his seed is blessed.
Matthew 5:42Give to him that asks you, and from him that would borrow of you turn not you away.
Acts 20:33I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.
2 Corinthians 9:9(As it is written, He has dispersed abroad; he has given to the poor: his righteousness remains for ever.
1 Thessalonians 2:5For neither at any time used we flattering words, (o. logos) as all of you know, nor a coat 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 →