Devine Scripture

Proverbs 21:26

Proverbs chapter 21 · verse 26 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

Context

v.25The desire of the sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor.

v.26This passage

v.27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind!

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Corinthians 9:9

    as it is written, He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor; His righteousness abideth for ever.

  • Psalms 37:26

    All the day long he dealeth graciously, and lendeth; And his seed is blessed.

  • Psalms 112:9

    He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever: His horn shall be exalted with honor.

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:5

    For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;

  • Acts 20:33

    I coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.

  • 2 Corinthians 8:7

    But as ye abound in everything, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all earnestness, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.