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Proverbs 21:26
All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.
Proverbs 21:26 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 21:26 in other translations
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and do not withhold.
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In context
23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
24 Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride.
25 The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.
26 All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with ill intent!
28 A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.
29 A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright man makes his way sure.
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